Copyright Act: There are many types of theft. Stealing goods from someone’s house or stealing money from someone’s account, both are crimes. There are some girls who are kept in a special category. Separate laws have also been made for them.
As if a lyricist wrote a song. And some singer or musician stole it and sang it. This theft is a violation of the copyright law of India. And in such a situation, the person committing theft may have to face a fine of lakhs. Let us know what is the law regarding this.
What is copyright law?
Some people do not know much about copyright law. So let us tell them that there are many things in the world which are the product of the human mind. For example, if someone wants to build a house, he will need materials for it. But if someone wants to compose a song or write a book, then one has to use thinking and brain for that. For example, if a lyricist has written a song or an author has written a book, then it is the property of the writer. The term used for this is intellectual property.
Permission to use this song and book has to be taken from the author. Whom he allows. Only he can use it. If used without permission. So this is a violation of copyright law. And this copyright law is used not only in song books but in music and many other fields. With this law, the creator is protected from protecting his work and from misusing it.
What are the rules regarding copyright?
Any intellectual property can be copyrighted in India. Copyright can be applied for under the Copyright Act 1957. According to Section 52 of the Copyright Act, personal use of content is not considered a violation of copyright. Anyone can apply for copyright, for this one has to go to the official website of the government, copyright.gov.in.
Fine has to be paid for copyright infringement
If someone has stolen someone’s thing and used it. So he is found guilty of violating the Copyright Act. In this, punishment of up to 1 year is given. So whatever profit has been earned from its content is there. Under that, the creator gets the same damage claim. This means that the accused making a copyright claim may have to pay not only lakhs but also crores of rupees.
