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Copyright Law in India

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When did the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 go into effect?

January 1958 (correct)

January 1959

December 1957

December 1956

What is the major goal of the Copyright Act, 1957 in India?

To guarantee the right to creative interpretation (correct)

To promote unauthorized use of creative works

To limit the rights of authors and creators

To restrict access to creative works

What was the most recent amendment to the Copyright Act of 1957 in India?

The Copyright (Amendment) Act 2015

The Copyright (Amendment) Act 2012 (correct)

The Copyright (Amendment) Act 2010

The Copyright (Amendment) Act 2008

How many revisions has the Copyright Act of 1957 undergone since its inception?

Six Signup and view all the answers

What governs the concept of copyright in India?

The Indian Copyright Act, 1957, as modified from time to time, and the Indian Copyright Rules, 1958 (Rules) Signup and view all the answers

Who first coined the term 'International law'?

Jeremy Bentham in 1780 Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for the legal framework within a country?

Municipal laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of municipal laws?

Permissive and restrictive Signup and view all the answers

What is the modern international law system a product of?

The past four hundred years Signup and view all the answers

What do international laws consist of?

Rules, agreements, and treaties that are binding Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Indian Copyright Act, 1957

The Indian Copyright Act, 1957 came into effect on January 21, 1958.

Goals and Amendments

The major goal of the Copyright Act, 1957 in India is to protect original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works.
The Copyright Act of 1957 has undergone five revisions since its inception.

Concept of Copyright in India

The concept of copyright in India is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957.

International Law

The term 'International law' was first coined by Jeremy Bentham.
The legal framework within a country is referred to as Municipal law.
Municipal laws are laws that operate within a country or nation-state.
The modern international law system is a product of the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648.
International laws consist of treaties, customs, and general principles that govern relations between nations.

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Test your knowledge of copyright law in India with this quiz. Learn about the Copyright Act, 1957, and its goals to protect the rights of creative individuals and foster innovation. Explore India's history with copyright law and its impact on creative expression.