Foibles of Indian Copyright Act, 1957: A Leash on The Unleashed Potential of Creativity

The Copyright Act, 1957, which came into effect on 21st January 1958 is referred to, by the Indian Parliament as a law to amend and consolidate the law relating to copyright1. It is the “first pavement of Protection of Authentic Works of Authors in the Independent India.” The instant Act was enacted amidst a significant economic and social upheaval and this served as a turning point in the country’s protection of artistic activities, both by organisations throughout and individuals as well....