Copyright Act, 1957
63. Offence of infringement of copyright or
other rights conferred by this Act –
Any person who knowingly infringes or abets
the infringement of-
a. the copyright
in a work, or
b. any other
right concerned by this Act [(Note: Ins. by Act 38 of 1994, S.21 (w.e.f. a
date to be notified)) except the right conferred by Section 53-A]
[(Note: Subs. by Act 65 of 1984, S.5
(w.e.f. 8-10-1984)) shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which
shall not be less than six months but which may extended to three years and
with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may
extend to two lakh rupees:
Provided that [(Note: Ins. by Act 38 of 1994,
S.21 (w.e.f. a date to be notified)) where the infringement has not been
made for gain in the course of trade or business] the court may, for adequate
and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, impose a sentence of
imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty
thousand rupees.]
Explanation – Construction of a
building or other structure which infringes or which, if completed, would
infringe the copyright in some other work shall not be an offence under this
section.