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Broadcasting Licenses under Sec. 31D of Copyright Amendment Act, 2012

Section 31D of the Copyright Amendment Act, 2012, provides statutory licensing for broadcasting published literary and musical works in India. The post clarifies that this provision mainly applies to radio, with limited scope for television broadcasters, and excludes synchronization licenses.

Music Broadcast Pvt. Ltd. v. Super Cassette Industries Ltd.

The case examines whether the Copyright Board can issue interim orders and fix royalties in ongoing disputes under Section 31 of the Copyright Act. The court affirmed the Board’s authority, emphasising the need for interim relief to prevent irreparable harm during lengthy litigation.

Akshay Kumar’s Toilet EK Prem Katha in copyright trouble, Game of Thrones: 90 Million infringement, Copyright Board by year end, Netflix’s copyright infringement and more.

This post examines recent copyright infringement cases involving Bollywood, Netflix, and Game of Thrones. It also highlights regulatory updates and strategic considerations in entertainment law, offering objective insights from industry experts.

Statutory Licensing for Broadcasting Organisations

The post analyses statutory licensing for broadcasting organisations under Indian copyright law, focusing on Section 31D’s objectives and challenges. It includes expert industry views on the regime’s practical use and discusses key legal and operational considerations.