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Relevant Acts and provisions
Copyright Act, 1957
Section 14(a)Section 14(d)Section 17Section 17(b)Section 18Section 2(d)Section 2(f)Section 2(p)
Provisions considered: Sections 2(d), 2(f), 2(p), 14(a), 14(d), 17, 17(b) and 18 of the Copyright Act, 1957.
Brief facts
Saregama India Limited claimed copyright over the sound recordings and certain underlying works in songs from several cinematograph films, based on assignment agreements executed with the original producers. Ilaiyaraaja, composer of the musical works in several of these songs, was alleged to have made the disputed works available through online platforms such as Amazon Music, Apple iTunes and JioSaavn without…
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Keywords
Assignment of Rights Cinematograph Film Composer Literary and Musical Works Musical Composition Ownership Producer Sound Recording
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