Appeals against certain orders of Magistrate
Section 71 of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with appeals against certain orders of Magistrate. Any person aggrieved by an order made under sub-section (2) of section 64 or section 66 may, within thirty days of the date of such order appeal to the Court to which appeals from the court making the order ordinarily lie, and such appellate court may direct that execution of the order be stayed pen The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
Any person aggrieved by an order made under sub-section (2) of section 64 or section 66 may, within thirty days of the date of such order appeal to the Court to which appeals from the court making the order ordinarily lie, and such appellate court may direct that execution of the order be stayed pending disposal of the appeal.
Section 71, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 71
What does Section 71 of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 71 of the Copyright Act is headed "Appeals against certain orders of Magistrate". Any person aggrieved by an order made under sub-section (2) of section 64 or section 66 may, within thirty days of the date of such order appeal to the Court to which appeals from the court making the order ordinarily lie, and such appellate court may direct that execution of the order be stayed pen
How do I find court cases under Section 71 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 71, section 71 Copyright Act, section 71 of the Copyright Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 71 of the Copyright Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 64 (Power of police to seize infringing copies), section 66 (Disposal of infringing copies or plates for purpose of making infringing copies), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 71 of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 71 of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 71, 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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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 17 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.