Protection of action taken in good faith
Section 76 of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act. The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.
Section 76, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
Questions about Section 76
What does Section 76 of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 76 of the Copyright Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 76 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 76, section 76 Copyright Act, section 76 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 76 of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 76 of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 76, 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.