Central Act
The Copyright Act, 1957
An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to copyright.
| Act number | 14 of 1957 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1957-06-04 |
| In force from | 1958-01-21 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Department | Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade |
| Sections | 105 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Copyright Act, 1957 come into force?
It came into force on 1958-01-21, having been enacted on 1957-06-04.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade).
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