Copyright Act, 1957 alongwith Copyright Rules, 2013 & International Copyright Order, 1999

This comprehensive volume compiles the Copyright Act, 1957 with the Copyright Rules, 2013 and the International Copyright Order, 1999, providing a single, reliable statutory resource on copyright law in India and its international interface. The edition prints each section verbatim and follows with concise marginal notes explaining key concepts such as original works protected, rights of authors and performers, assignment and licensing frameworks, statutory licences, collective management, compulsory licensing, duration and termination, remedies including injunctions and damages, criminal offences and procedural rules. The International Copyright Order is included to clarify reciprocal protection for foreign works and international obligations. Practical features include a clear table of contents, subject index, sample licence formats, checklist for registration and enforcement steps, and cross-references to allied statutes and regulations. This edition is tailored for litigation-ready use, licensing negotiations, classroom teaching and policy research — enabling practitioners, rights-holders, publishers, digital-platform counsel and students to quickly locate statutory language and apply it confidently. Carefully edited and formatted for clarity, it transforms statutory text into an actionable reference for copyright protection, commercialization and dispute resolution.