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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HC Denies Statutory License to Wynk for Tips’ Music, SC Refuses to Intervene in EC Bar on Release of Modi Biopic, Endgame Earns USD 2 Billion at Box Office, and more
The Bombay High Court denied Wynk a statutory license for Tips’ music, clarifying broadcaster rights. The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission’s ban on the Modi biopic during elections, while Avengers: Endgame surpassed USD 2 billion in global box office collections.
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This update highlights key legal developments in Indian copyright law, including Supreme Court and Delhi High Court interventions and IPRS royalty disputes. It also covers new licensing agreements and streaming services in the entertainment sector.
Read more about SC Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Priya P Varrier, IPRS And Telecos, Delhi HC On Statutory Licenses And Other NewsStatutory License for Cover Versions under the Copyright (Amendment) Act
This analysis examines statutory licensing for cover versions under Section 31C of the Indian Copyright Act. It discusses the legal framework, procedural requirements, and royalty obligations for creating cover versions in India.
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