Copyright Act, 1957 (as amended by Act 18 of 2023) with Rules, Order and Model Draft Agreements

The Copyright Act, 1957 is India’s principal legislation governing the protection of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works, cinematograph films, sound recordings, and related rights. This 2026 updated edition, published by Law & Justice Publishing Co., presents the Bare Act with comments, offering a clear and authoritative understanding of copyright law and its practical application.

The Act provides a comprehensive legal framework covering ownership of copyright, term of protection, registration, licensing, assignment, infringement, and remedies, while also recognising the rights of authors, performers, producers, and broadcasters. It plays a vital role in safeguarding creativity and intellectual property in publishing, media, entertainment, software, and digital industries.

This edition is fully updated with amendments introduced by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, ensuring alignment with recent legislative reforms aimed at ease of compliance. The book also includes The Copyright Rules, 2013, the International Copyright Order, 1999, practical checklists for copyright registration, and model drafts of author–publisher copyright agreements. To enhance usability, it is enriched with Supreme Court guidelines, landmark judgments, and a quick-view workflow chart for copyright registration.

Designed for clarity and practical utility, this volume is an indispensable resource for IP lawyers, publishers, content creators, media professionals, startups, law students, academicians, and judicial aspirants.

Key Highlights

• Bare Act with Comments

• Latest 2026 Edition

• Covers:

  • The Copyright Act, 1957
    (Act 14 of 1957)

• Updated with:

  • Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023
    (Act 18 of 2023 – w.e.f. 01-08-2024)

• Includes:

  • The Copyright Rules, 2013
    (as amended by G.S.R. 225(E), dated 30-03-2021)

  • The International Copyright Order, 1999

  • Checklist for application for registration of copyright

  • Model drafts of Author–Publisher Copyright Agreements

• Along with:

  • Supreme Court Guidelines

  • Landmark Judgments

  • Quick View Law Chart – Copyright Registration Workflow

• Clear, structured, and practitioner-friendly layout

• Ideal for copyright law practice, IP compliance, and academic study