The Delhi High Court has called for written suggestions on fixing royalties for sound recordings under Section 31D of the Copyright Act, 1957. Interested parties are invited to…
Intellepedia · 11 Nov 2021
This post evaluates the necessity of statutory licensing of music for broadcasting under Section 31D of the Indian Copyright Act. It argues for a more transparent and accessible…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 4 Sep 2019
This post analyses the statutory licenses for broadcasting introduced by the 2012 Copyright Amendment, focusing on Section 31D of the Copyright Act. It addresses eligibility, royalty determination, and…
Intellepedia · 28 Jul 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 25 Jul 2019
This update explores key trends in Indian copyright law, including the extension of Section 31D to internet broadcasting and government action against misleading copyright websites. The article provides…
Intellepedia · 21 Oct 2016
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…
Intellepedia · 16 Nov 2015