Dance’s Literary and Dramatic Aspects: From Yakshagana Ballet to Yaksharanga

The Supreme Court’s Yakshagana decision illustrates how dance’s literary and dramatic elements are protected under Indian copyright law. This post analyses the legal distinctions and offers practical advice for dancers on safeguarding their creative works.

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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.

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Your Story! So What? – Books, Similarity and Copyright Infringement – Copyrights and Writers Part 11

The post explores when copying elements from books constitutes copyright infringement under Indian law. It clarifies the difference between ideas and expressions and outlines how substantial similarity is assessed. Writers are guided on how to avoid infringement while drawing from common themes.

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