Certain persons to be public servants
Section 77 of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with certain persons to be public servants. Every officer appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860). The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
Every officer appointed under this Act 1*** shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Section 77, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 77
What does Section 77 of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 77 of the Copyright Act is headed "Certain persons to be public servants". Every officer appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
How do I find court cases under Section 77 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 77, section 77 Copyright Act, section 77 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 77 of the Copyright Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 21 ("Public servant"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 77 of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 77 of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 77, 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 18 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.