Copyright Act, 1957
52-A. [(Note: Ins. by Act 65 of 1984, S.4 (w.e.f.
8-10-1984)) Particulars to be included in [(Note: Subs. by Act 38
of 1994, S.2 (xii) (w.e.f. a date to be notified)) sound recordings and
video films –
(1)No person shall publish a [(Note: Subs. by
Act 38 of 1994, S.2 (xii) (w.e.f. a date to be notified)) sound recording]
in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed on the [(Note:
Subs. by Act 38 of 1994, S.2 (xii) (w.e.f. a date to be notified)) sound
recording] and on nay container thereof, namely :-
a. the name and
address of the person who has made the [(Note: Subs. by Act 38 of 1994, S.2
(xii) (w.e.f. a date to be notified)) sound recording];
b. the name and
address of the owner of the copyright is such work; and
c. the year of
its first publication
(2) No person shall publish a video film in
respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed in the video
film, when exhibited, and on the video cassette or other container thereof,
namely:-
a. if such work is
cinematograph film required to be certified for exhibition under the provisions
of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (37 of 1952), a copy of the certificate granted
by the Board of Film Certification under Section 5-A of that Act in respect of
such work.
b. The name and
address of the person who has made the video film and a declaration by him that
he has obtained the necessary license or consent from the owner of the
copyright in such work for making such video film, and
c. The name and
address of the owner of the copyright in such work.]