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June 2026Q. 5(a)(ii)2 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5
(a)Arjun is a well-known writer. In 2015, he wrote an original novel titled “The Silent River”.
The book was first published in India in 2016. In 2018, a film company called Meera Films Pvt. Ltd. took written permission from Arjun to make a movie based on his novel. However, their agreement did not clearly mention satellite broadcasting rights (such as showing the film on television).
In 2023, another producer released a film titled “Quiet Waters”. Arjun claims that this new film is very similar to his novel. According to him, not only the main idea but also the storyline, characters and sequence of events have been copied.
Further, a broadcasting company telecast the film made by Meera Films but did not pay any royalty to Arjun. The company claims that it has legal rights to broadcast the film.
In fact, Arjun had not registered his copyright. The defendants argue that because the work was not registered, Arjun cannot file a copyright infringement case. Arjun wants to file suit seeking relief for copyright infringement.
Based on above facts, answer the following with legal provision of Copyright Act, 1957 :
(ii)Whether copying the storyline and sequence of events in the film “Quiet Waters”
amounts to copyright infringement ?
As the Rule laid down in R.G. Anand v. Deluxe Films, copyright does not subsist in an idea, theme, or plot, but in the form, manner, arrangement, and expression of the idea. If the expression is substantially copied, it amounts to infringement.
There can be no copyright in an idea, subject-matter, themes, plots or historical or legendary facts and violation of the copyright in such cases is confined to the form, manner and arrangement and expression of the idea by the author of the copyrighted work.
In this case, Arjun alleges that not only the idea but also the storyline, characters, and sequence of events have been copied. Therefore, if substantial expression is proved to be copied, it would amount to copyright infringement.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2026, Q. 5(a)(ii) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2026Q. 5(a)(i)2 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5
(a)Arjun is a well-known writer. In 2015, he wrote an original novel titled “The Silent River”.
The book was first published in India in 2016. In 2018, a film company called Meera Films Pvt. Ltd. took written permission from Arjun to make a movie based on his novel. However, their agreement did not clearly mention satellite broadcasting rights (such as showing the film on television).
In 2023, another producer released a film titled “Quiet Waters”. Arjun claims that this new film is very similar to his novel. According to him, not only the main idea but also the storyline, characters and sequence of events have been copied.
Further, a broadcasting company telecast the film made by Meera Films but did not pay any royalty to Arjun. The company claims that it has legal rights to broadcast the film.
In fact, Arjun had not registered his copyright. The defendants argue that because the work was not registered, Arjun cannot file a copyright infringement case. Arjun wants to file suit seeking relief for copyright infringement.
Based on above facts, answer the following with legal provision of Copyright Act, 1957 :
(i)What is Copyright ?
Copyright (or author’s right) is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works. Works covered by copyright range from books, music, paintings, sculpture, and films, to computer programs, databases, advertisements, maps, and technical drawings.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2026, Q. 5(a)(i) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2026Q. 6A(ii)5 marksSyllabus 2022OR, alternative to Q. 6
(ii)What is meant by copyright under Section 14 of the Copyright Act, 1957 in relation to a computer programme and an artistic work ?
According to Section 14 of the Copyright Act, 1957, copyright means the exclusive right of the owner of the work, subject to the provisions of the Act, to do or to authorise the doing of certain acts in respect of the work or any substantial part of it.
•In the case of a computer programme:
(i)to do any of the acts specified in respect of a literary, dramatic or musical work;
(ii)to sell or give on commercial rental or offer for sale or for commercial rental any copy of the computer programmer:
Provided that such commercial rental does not apply in respect of computer programmes where the programme itself is not the essential object of the rental.
•in the case of an artistic work, --
(i)to reproduce the work in any material form including-- (A) the storing of it in any medium by electronic or other means; or (B) depiction in three-dimensions of a two-dimensional work; or (C) depiction in two-dimensions of a three-dimensional work.
(ii)to communicate the work to the public; (iii) to issue copies of the work to the public not being copies already in circulation; (iv) to include the work in any cinematograph film; (v) to make any adaptation of the work; (vi) to do in relation to adaptation of the work any of the acts specified in relation to the work in sub-clauses (i) to (iv);
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2026, Q. 6A(ii) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2024Q. 5(b)(iii)2 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5
(b)Rohit has authored a book titled “A Concise History of Jaipur”, and the manuscript was given to Varun for printing. A dispute arose among the two as Rohan contended that Varun had no right to publish the book as there was no assignment of the copyright. On the other hand, Varun argued that there was an oral agreement in which Rohit assigned the copyright in exchange for the printing expenses that entitled him to publish it. In reality, Rohit did not give a written or oral copyright assignment in favour of Varun to publish the books.
Based on the above, answer the following questions with relevant provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957.
(iii)What rights can Rohit claim if the work is utilised in any other form ?
The assignment of copyright in any work contrary to the terms and conditions of the rights already assigned to a copyright society in which the author of the work is a member is void.
The Assignment of copyright in any work to make a cinematograph film does not affect the right of the author of the work to claim an equal share of royalties and consideration payable in case of utilization of the work in any form other than for the communication to the public of the work, along with the cinematograph film in a cinema hall.
Rohit can claim his rights if the work is utilised in the aforesaid form.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2024, Q. 5(b)(iii) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2024Q. 5(b)(i)2 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5
(b)Rohit has authored a book titled “A Concise History of Jaipur”, and the manuscript was given to Varun for printing. A dispute arose among the two as Rohan contended that Varun had no right to publish the book as there was no assignment of the copyright. On the other hand, Varun argued that there was an oral agreement in which Rohit assigned the copyright in exchange for the printing expenses that entitled him to publish it. In reality, Rohit did not give a written or oral copyright assignment in favour of Varun to publish the books.
Based on the above, answer the following questions with relevant provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957.
(i)Do you think the requirements for the assignment of copyright were fulfilled ?
Section 19 of the Copyright Act, 1957 provides that an assignment of the copyright in any work should be in writing signed by the assignor or by his duly authorised agent. The assignment of copyright in any work required to identify such work, and also specify the rights assigned; the duration; territorial extent of such assignment; the amount of royalty and any other consideration payable to the author or his legal heirs during the currency of the assignment and the assignment subject to revision, extension or termination on terms mutually agreed upon by the parties.
In view of the above provision the requirement of copyright were not fulfilled.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2024, Q. 5(b)(i) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2023Q. 6(b)5 marksSyllabus 2022
(b)Manish assigned the copyright of his book to his niece Sujata in 2020. In 2022, due to some misunderstanding between them, Manish wants to revoke the assignment. Sujata contents that she has not made any fault and that she had helped a lot and there is no ground for revocation of assignment. Discuss.
Section 19A of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with disputes with respect to assignment of Copyright. It provides that:
If an assignee fails to exercise the right assigned in him them Appellate Board may on receipt of complaint from assignor and after holding inquiry can revoke such the assignment.
However, the Appellate Board will not pass order to revoke the assignment unless the terms of the assignment are harsh to the assigner.
It is also provided that no order to revoke the assignment can be passed within a period of 5 year from the date of assignment.
Thus, Manish can successfully revoke the licence only after 5 years of the assignment if he shows to the Appellate Board that the terms of the assignment are harsh to him.
Hence, Manish cannot revoke the assignment in 2022 if he has made assignment in 2020.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2023, Q. 6(b) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2024Q. 5(b)(ii)2 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5
(b)Rohit has authored a book titled “A Concise History of Jaipur”, and the manuscript was given to Varun for printing. A dispute arose among the two as Rohan contended that Varun had no right to publish the book as there was no assignment of the copyright. On the other hand, Varun argued that there was an oral agreement in which Rohit assigned the copyright in exchange for the printing expenses that entitled him to publish it. In reality, Rohit did not give a written or oral copyright assignment in favour of Varun to publish the books.
Based on the above, answer the following questions with relevant provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957.
(ii)In case of assignment of copyright to Varun, when will it be deemed to have lapsed ?
According to Section 19(4) of the Copyright Act, 1957, where the assignee does not exercise the rights assigned to him within a period of one year from the date of assignment, the assignment in respect of such rights shall be deemed to have lapsed after the expiry of the said period unless otherwise specified in the assignment.
Section 19(5) of the Copyright Act, 1957 provides that if the period of assignment is not stated, it shall be deemed to be five years from the date of assignment.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2024, Q. 5(b)(ii) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2026Q. 5(a)(v)2 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5
(a)Arjun is a well-known writer. In 2015, he wrote an original novel titled “The Silent River”.
The book was first published in India in 2016. In 2018, a film company called Meera Films Pvt. Ltd. took written permission from Arjun to make a movie based on his novel. However, their agreement did not clearly mention satellite broadcasting rights (such as showing the film on television).
In 2023, another producer released a film titled “Quiet Waters”. Arjun claims that this new film is very similar to his novel. According to him, not only the main idea but also the storyline, characters and sequence of events have been copied.
Further, a broadcasting company telecast the film made by Meera Films but did not pay any royalty to Arjun. The company claims that it has legal rights to broadcast the film.
In fact, Arjun had not registered his copyright. The defendants argue that because the work was not registered, Arjun cannot file a copyright infringement case. Arjun wants to file suit seeking relief for copyright infringement.
Based on above facts, answer the following with legal provision of Copyright Act, 1957 :
(v)Before which Court can Arjun seek remedy under the Copyright Act, 1957 ?
According to Section 19A of the Copyright Act, if any dispute arises with respect to the assignment of any copyright, the Commercial Court may, on receipt of a complaint from the aggrieved party and after holding such inquiry as it considers necessary, pass such order as it may deem fit including an order for the recovery of any royalty payable. Further, the chapter explains that complaints regarding revocation of assignment and related disputes are dealt with by the Commercial Court.
In the present case, Arjun can seek remedy before the Commercial Court.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2026, Q. 5(a)(v) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2024Q. 5(b)(iv)2 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5
(b)Rohit has authored a book titled “A Concise History of Jaipur”, and the manuscript was given to Varun for printing. A dispute arose among the two as Rohan contended that Varun had no right to publish the book as there was no assignment of the copyright. On the other hand, Varun argued that there was an oral agreement in which Rohit assigned the copyright in exchange for the printing expenses that entitled him to publish it. In reality, Rohit did not give a written or oral copyright assignment in favour of Varun to publish the books.
Based on the above, answer the following questions with relevant provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957.
(iv)When can the court revoke the assignment of copyright if granted to Varun ?
Section 19A (1) of the Copyright Act, 1957 provides that if an assignee fails to make sufficient exercise of the rights assigned to him, and such failure is not attributable to any act or omission of the assignor, then the Commercial Court may, on receipt of a complaint from the assignor and after holding such inquiry as it may deem necessary, revoke such assignment.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2024, Q. 5(b)(iv) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2024Q. 5(b)(v)2 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5
(b)Rohit has authored a book titled “A Concise History of Jaipur”, and the manuscript was given to Varun for printing. A dispute arose among the two as Rohan contended that Varun had no right to publish the book as there was no assignment of the copyright. On the other hand, Varun argued that there was an oral agreement in which Rohit assigned the copyright in exchange for the printing expenses that entitled him to publish it. In reality, Rohit did not give a written or oral copyright assignment in favour of Varun to publish the books.
Based on the above, answer the following questions with relevant provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957.
(v)What will the Court do if it receives a complaint regarding this assignment of copyright?
According to Section 19A (2) of the Copyright Act, 1957, if any dispute arises with respect to the assignment of any copyright, the Court may, on receipt of a complaint from the aggrieved party and after holding such inquiry as it considers necessary, pass such order as it may deem fit including an order for the recovery of any royalty payable.
Provided that the Commercial Court shall not pass any order under this sub-section to revoke the assignment unless it is satisfied that the terms of assignment are harsh to the assignor in case the assignor is also the author.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2024, Q. 5(b)(v) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2025Q. 6A(i)5 marksSyllabus 2022OR, alternative to Q. 6
(i)When may a license be terminated, granted under the Copyright Act, 1957 ?
Termination of Licence Section 32B of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with termination of licences and provides that if at any time after the granting of a licence, the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him publishes a translation of such work in the same language and which is substantially the same in content at a price reasonably related to the price normally charged in India for the translation of works of the same standard on the same or similar subject, the licence so granted shall be terminated.
However, such termination shall take effect only after the expiry of a period of three months from the date of service of a notice in the prescribed manner on the person holding such licence by the owner of the right of translation intimating the publication of the translation.
(5 Marks)
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2025, Q. 6A(i) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2025Q. 6A(iii)5 marksSyllabus 2022OR, alternative to Q. 6
(iii)What are the provisions regarding ‘Administration of Rights of owner by Copyright Society’ as per Section 34 of Copyright Act, 1957 ?
Section 34 of the Copyright Act, 1957 empowers a copyright society to accept exclusive authorisation from an author and other owners of right to administer any right in any work by issue of licences or collection of licence fees or both. Such authorization can be withdrawn by an author and other owners of right.
Copyright society is competent to enter into agreement with any foreign society or organisation administering rights corresponding to rights under the Indian Copyright Act to entrust to such foreign society or organisation the administration in any foreign country of rights administered by the said copyright society in India, or for administering in India the rights administered in a foreign country by such foreign society or organisation.
Copyright Society empower to— i. issue licences under Section 30 in respect of any rights under this Act; ii. collect fees in pursuance of such licences; iii. distribute such fees among author and other owners of right after making deductions for its own expenses; iv. perform any other functions consistent which the provisions of Section 35.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2025, Q. 6A(iii) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2023Q. 6A(iv)5 marksSyllabus 2022OR, alternative to Q. 6
(iv)Explain the broadcast reproduction rights under the provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957.
Section 37(1) of the Copyright Act, 1957 entitles every broadcasting organisation to have special right to be known as "broadcast reproduction rights” in respect of its broadcast.
Section 37(2) provides that the broadcast reproduction right shall subsist until twenty-five years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the broadcast is made.
As per Section 37(3) of the Act during the continuance of a broadcast reproduction right in relation to any broadcast, any person who, without the licence of the owner of the right does any of the following acts of the broadcast or any substantial part thereof,-a. Re-broadcast the broadcast or b. Causes the broadcast to be heard or seen by the public on payment of any charges or c. Makes any sound recording or visual recording of the broadcast or d. Makes any reproduction of such sound recording or visual recording where such initial recording was done without licence or where it was licensed for any purpose not envisaged by such licence or e. Sells or gives on commercial rental or offer for sale or for such rental, any such sound recording or visual recording referred to in clause (c) or clause (d).
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Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2023, Q. 6A(iv) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2026Q. 5(a)(iii)2 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5
(a)Arjun is a well-known writer. In 2015, he wrote an original novel titled “The Silent River”.
The book was first published in India in 2016. In 2018, a film company called Meera Films Pvt. Ltd. took written permission from Arjun to make a movie based on his novel. However, their agreement did not clearly mention satellite broadcasting rights (such as showing the film on television).
In 2023, another producer released a film titled “Quiet Waters”. Arjun claims that this new film is very similar to his novel. According to him, not only the main idea but also the storyline, characters and sequence of events have been copied.
Further, a broadcasting company telecast the film made by Meera Films but did not pay any royalty to Arjun. The company claims that it has legal rights to broadcast the film.
In fact, Arjun had not registered his copyright. The defendants argue that because the work was not registered, Arjun cannot file a copyright infringement case. Arjun wants to file suit seeking relief for copyright infringement.
Based on above facts, answer the following with legal provision of Copyright Act, 1957 :
(iii)Whether registration of copyright is mandatory before filing an infringement suit ?
The mechanism of registration of copyright has been contemplated under Section 44 of the Copyright Act. It is evident from the provisions of the aforesaid section that registration of the work under the Copyright Act is not compulsory and is not a condition precedent for maintaining a suit for damages, if somebody infringes the copyright.
Sections 44 and 45 of the Copyright Act are only enabling provisions and do not affect the common law right to sue for infringement of copyright. An action for infringement can be brought even if the registration has not been done. The only effect of registration is that it is the prima facie evidence of the particulars entered in the register.
Section 45 of the Act clearly mentions that the author or publisher of, or the owner of or other person interested in the Copyright in, any Work may make an application in the prescribed form accompanied by the prescribed fee to the registrar of Copyrights. The use of word “may”
clearly indicate that the author is at the discretionary liberty to apply for registration of Copyrights.
In this case, Arjun has not registered his copyright. He can still file and maintain a suit for infringement despite non-registration.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2026, Q. 5(a)(iii) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2024Q. 6(c)5 marksSyllabus 2022
(c)Francis is a famous lyricist in India & world-wide. Sona, another lyricist copied a very catching phase from his song, there is likely to be infringement even if the phrase is very short. Mention the commonly known acts which are termed as infringement of copyright. Also discuss the penalties for infringement.
The following are some of the commonly known acts involving infringement of copyright:
•Making infringing copies for sale or hire or selling or letting them for hire,
•Permitting any place for the performance of works in public where such performance constitutes infringement of copyright,
•Distributing infringing copies for the purpose of trade or to such an extent so as to affect prejudicially the interest of the owner of copyright,
•Public exhibition of infringing copies by way of trade, and
•Importation of infringing copies into India.
Section 63 deals with offences of infringement of copyright or other rights conferred by the Copyright Act, 1957. This section states that any person who knowingly infringes or abates the infringement of the copyright in a work or any other right conferred under the Act (except for resale share right in original copies), liable to imprisonment for a minimum period of six months which may extend to three years and with minimum fine of fifty thousand rupees which may extend up to rupees two lakh. However, the Court has been empowered to impose a sentence less than six months or a fine less than fifty thousand, if the infringement had not been made for gain in the course of trade or business. In such situations, the section requires the courts to mention adequate and special reason in the judgement.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2024, Q. 6(c) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2023Q. 6(a)5 marksSyllabus 2022
(a)Do the following acts constitute infringement of copyright under the Copyright Act, 1957 :
(i)Prof. Ajay recited in public an extract from a poem by Rabindranath Tagore.
(ii)ABC Publisher published a compilation of speeches of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister, delivered in public without permission.
(iii)A newspaper publishes a copy of masterpiece painting of Ganesh while carrying a story on his death.
(iv)A book is not available in India. A librarian makes 10 copies of the book for the use of the Public library.
(v)A magazine reproduces an article on a political topic by Kuldeep Nayar.
Keeping in view provisions of Section 52 and other provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957 answer to given as follows: -
(i)The reading or recitation in public of reasonable extracts from a published literary or dramatic work do not amounts to infringement of Copyright. Thus, Prof. Ajay can recite in public an extract from a poem by Rabindranath Tagore.
(ii)Using the speech of former Prime Minister privately or reporting in newspaper or Magazine or television as news will not amount to infringement of copyright.
But publishing a compilation of speeches of former Prime Minister to mass public without permission will amount to infringement of copyright.
(iii)A fair dealing with any work for the purposes of reporting of current events and current affairs will not amount to infringement of copyright. Thus, a newspaper can publish a copy of masterpiece painting of Ganesh with a story on his death.
(iv)Making of not more than 3 copies of a book by or under the direction of the person in charge of a non -commercial public library for the use of the library if such book in not available for sale in India will not amount to infringement of copyright. In given case librarian has made 10 copies; hence it amounts to infringement of Copyright.
(v)The reproduction in a newspaper, magazine or other periodical of an article on current economic, political, social or religious topics will not amount to infringement of copyright. However, if the author of such article has expressly reserved to himself the right of reproduction, then reproduction without his permission will amount to infringement of copyright. Thus, if magazine reproduces the article of Kuldeep Nayar on political topic without his permission who has reserved the right of reproduction to himself expressly, it amounts to infringement of copyright. However, if Kuldeep Nayar has not reserved such right expressly then it will not amount to infringement.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2023, Q. 6(a) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2026Q. 5(a)(iv)2 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5
(a)Arjun is a well-known writer. In 2015, he wrote an original novel titled “The Silent River”.
The book was first published in India in 2016. In 2018, a film company called Meera Films Pvt. Ltd. took written permission from Arjun to make a movie based on his novel. However, their agreement did not clearly mention satellite broadcasting rights (such as showing the film on television).
In 2023, another producer released a film titled “Quiet Waters”. Arjun claims that this new film is very similar to his novel. According to him, not only the main idea but also the storyline, characters and sequence of events have been copied.
Further, a broadcasting company telecast the film made by Meera Films but did not pay any royalty to Arjun. The company claims that it has legal rights to broadcast the film.
In fact, Arjun had not registered his copyright. The defendants argue that because the work was not registered, Arjun cannot file a copyright infringement case. Arjun wants to file suit seeking relief for copyright infringement.
Based on above facts, answer the following with legal provision of Copyright Act, 1957 :
(iv)Whether Arjun, as the author of the novel, has moral rights even after assigning adaptation rights ?
Section 57 of the Copyright Act, 1957 provides for Author’s Special Rights (Moral Rights).
Independently of the author’s copyright and even after the assignment either wholly or partially of the said copyright, the author of a work has the right to claim authorship of the work and to restrain or claim damages in respect of any distortion, mutilation, modification or other acts in relation to the said work which is done before the expiration of the term of copyright if such distortion, mutilation, modification or other act would be prejudicial to his honour or reputation. Moral rights are available to the authors even after the economic rights are assigned.
In the present case, Arjun assigned adaptation rights for making a film. Therefore, he still retains moral rights and can object if his work is distorted in a manner harmful to his reputation.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2026, Q. 5(a)(iv) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2024Q. 6A(iii)5 marksSyllabus 2022OR, alternative to Q. 6
(iii)Explain the provisions of ‘power of police to seize infringing copies’ under Section 64 of the Copyright Act, 1957.
Section 64(1) of the Copyright Act, 1957 empowers ay police officer, not below the rank of a sub inspector, may, if he is satisfied that an offence under section 63 in respect of the infringement of copyright in any work has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, seize without warrant, all copies of the work, and all plates used for the purposes of making infringing copies of the work, wherever found, and all copies and plates so seized shall, as soon as practicable be produced before a Magistrate.
Section 64(2) states that any person having an interest in any copies of a work, or plates seized under sub-section (1) may, within fifteen days of such seizure, make an application to the Magistrate for such copies, or plates being restored to him and the Magistrate, after hearing the applicant and the complainant and making such further inquiry as may be necessary shall make such order on the application as he may deem fit.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2024, Q. 6A(iii) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2024Q. 6A(iv)5 marksSyllabus 2022OR, alternative to Q. 6
(iv)“The Registrar of Copyrights shall have the powers of a civil court when trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908”. Elaborate the statement in context with the Copyright Act, 1957.
As per Section 74 of the Copyright Act, 1957, the Registrar of Copyrights shall have the powers of a civil court when trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, in respect of the following matters, namely -
(a)summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;
(b)requiring the discovery and production of any document;
(c)receiving evidence on affidavits;
(d)issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents;
(e)requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office:
(f)any other matter which may be prescribed.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2024, Q. 6A(iv) (Syllabus 2022).