Section 39 of the Copyright Act, 1957 – Acts not infringing broadcast reproduction right or performer’s right

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Section 39: Acts not infringing broadcast reproduction right or performer’s right

1[39. Acts not infringing broadcast reproduction right or performer’s right.– No broadcast reproduction right or performer’s right shall be deemed to be infringed by–

  • (a) the making of any sound recording or visual recording for the private use of the person making such recording, or solely for purposes of bona fide teaching or research; or
  • (b) the use, consistent with fair dealing, of excerpts of a performance or of a broadcast in the reporting of current events or for bona fide review, teaching or research; or
  • (c) such other acts, with any necessary adaptations and modifications, which do not constitute infringement of copyright under section 52.]

Source: official text of The Copyright Act, 1957 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Copyright Act, 1957.

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