Nationality of author where the making of unpublished work is extended over considerable period
Section 7 of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with nationality of author where the making of unpublished work is extended over considerable period. Where, in the case of an unpublished work, the making of the work is extended over a considerable period, the author of the work shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to be a citizen of, or domiciled in, that country of which he was a citizen or wherein he was domiciled during any substanti The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
Where, in the case of an unpublished work, the making of the work is extended over a considerable period, the author of the work shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to be a citizen of, or domiciled in, that country of which he was a citizen or wherein he was domiciled during any substantial part of that period.
Section 7, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
Questions about Section 7
What does Section 7 of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 7 of the Copyright Act is headed "Nationality of author where the making of unpublished work is extended over considerable period". Where, in the case of an unpublished work, the making of the work is extended over a considerable period, the author of the work shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to be a citizen of, or domiciled in, that country of which he was a citizen or wherein he was domiciled during any substanti
How do I find court cases under Section 7 of the Copyright Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Copyright Act 7, section 7 Copyright Act, section 7 of the Copyright Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 7 of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 7 of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 7, came into force on 21 Jan 1958, having been enacted on 04 Jun 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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