Law4u - Made in India

What are the exceptions to copyright infringement in India?

01-Apr-2025
Trademark & Copyright

Answer By law4u team

In India, copyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is used without the owner's permission. However, certain exceptions under the Copyright Act, 1957 allow limited use of copyrighted material without it being considered an infringement. These exceptions are covered under Section 52 of the Act. Key Exceptions to Copyright Infringement Fair Dealing (Fair Use) Use of copyrighted content for private or personal use, including research. Use for criticism, review, or reporting of current events in media. Use in judicial proceedings or legal advice. Educational Use Reproduction of a work by a teacher or student for classroom teaching. Performance of a literary, dramatic, or musical work by students in educational institutions. Library and Archives Libraries can make copies of works for preservation or for use by researchers. Parody and Satire Creating a parody or satire of a copyrighted work may be considered a fair use. Use by Government and Public Interest Exceptions The government can reproduce work for official use, legislation, or parliamentary proceedings. Public libraries and museums can store and exhibit copyrighted works. Use for Reporting and Criticism News channels and journalists can use copyrighted works for reporting current events. Reviewers and critics can reproduce small portions of a work to analyze or comment. Computer Programs and Software A lawfully purchased computer program can be copied for backup purposes. Reverse engineering for research or compatibility may be permitted.

Answer By Ayantika Mondal

section 52 of the Copyright talks about it, which includes: (i) private or personal use, including research; (ii) criticism or review, whether of that work or of any other work; (iii) the reporting of current events and current affairs, including the reporting of a lecture delivered in public.

Trademark & Copyright Verified Advocates

Get expert legal advice instantly.

Advocate P.o.radhakrishnan

Advocate P.o.radhakrishnan

Civil, Consumer Court, Divorce, Family, High Court, Property, Trademark & Copyright, Anticipatory Bail

Get Advice
Advocate Kirtikumar Panchal

Advocate Kirtikumar Panchal

Anticipatory Bail,Banking & Finance,Cheque Bounce,Child Custody,Civil,Consumer Court,Court Marriage,Criminal,Divorce,Documentation,Domestic Violence,Family,Insurance,Labour & Service,Landlord & Tenant,Medical Negligence,Motor Accident,Property,R.T.I,Trademark & Copyright,Wills Trusts,

Get Advice
Advocate Hardeep Sodhi

Advocate Hardeep Sodhi

Breach of Contract, Consumer Court, High Court, Patent, Trademark & Copyright

Get Advice
Advocate Mukesh Kumar sah

Advocate Mukesh Kumar sah

Anticipatory Bail,Arbitration,Breach of Contract,Cheque Bounce,Child Custody,Civil,Consumer Court,Corporate,Court Marriage,Criminal,Cyber Crime,Divorce,Documentation,Domestic Violence,Family,High Court,Immigration,Labour & Service,Landlord & Tenant,Medical Negligence,Property,Recovery,RERA,Startup,Supreme Court,Trademark & Copyright,

Get Advice
Advocate Dr Rajmohamed N Badiger

Advocate Dr Rajmohamed N Badiger

Anticipatory Bail, Banking & Finance, Breach of Contract, Cheque Bounce, Child Custody, Civil, Consumer Court, Corporate, Criminal, Cyber Crime, Divorce, Documentation, GST, Domestic Violence, Family, High Court, Insurance, Landlord & Tenant, Motor Accident, Muslim Law, Patent, Property, Recovery, RERA, Succession Certificate, Tax, Trademark & Copyright, Wills Trusts, Revenue

Get Advice
Advocate Ravi Sankara Reddy P

Advocate Ravi Sankara Reddy P

Anticipatory Bail, Arbitration, Cheque Bounce, Child Custody, Civil, Corporate, Criminal, Cyber Crime, Divorce, GST, Domestic Violence, Family, High Court, Insurance, Labour & Service, Landlord & Tenant, Media and Entertainment, Motor Accident, NCLT, Property, RERA, Recovery, Startup, Tax, Trademark & Copyright, Wills Trusts, Revenue, Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Breach of Contract, Supreme Court

Get Advice
Advocate Nitin Kumar Jain

Advocate Nitin Kumar Jain

Cheque Bounce, Consumer Court, Court Marriage, Divorce, GST, Domestic Violence, Family, Startup, Tax, Trademark & Copyright

Get Advice
Advocate Ajay Chawla

Advocate Ajay Chawla

Arbitration, Consumer Court, Civil, Banking & Finance, Breach of Contract, Cheque Bounce, Child Custody, Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Domestic Violence, Documentation, Court Marriage, Corporate, Family, NCLT, Trademark & Copyright, Wills Trusts, Revenue, Patent, Property, Recovery, Succession Certificate, Medical Negligence, Landlord & Tenant, Labour & Service, Insurance, Cyber Crime, Divorce, Criminal

Get Advice
Advocate Pintu Mehra

Advocate Pintu Mehra

Anticipatory Bail, Arbitration, Armed Forces Tribunal, Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Banking & Finance, Breach of Contract, Cheque Bounce, Child Custody, Civil, Consumer Court, Corporate, Court Marriage, Customs & Central Excise, Criminal, Cyber Crime, Divorce, Documentation, GST, Domestic Violence, Family, High Court, Immigration, Insurance, International Law, Labour & Service, Landlord & Tenant, Media and Entertainment, Medical Negligence, Motor Accident, Muslim Law, NCLT, Patent, Property, R.T.I, Recovery, RERA, Startup, Succession Certificate, Supreme Court, Tax, Trademark & Copyright, Wills Trusts, Revenue

Get Advice
Advocate Nanda Kumar

Advocate Nanda Kumar

Anticipatory Bail, Arbitration, Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Banking & Finance, Cheque Bounce, Civil, Consumer Court, Cyber Crime, Documentation, High Court, Family, Landlord & Tenant, Recovery, Supreme Court, Trademark & Copyright, Wills Trusts, Revenue, Child Custody

Get Advice

Trademark & Copyright Related Questions

Discover clear and detailed answers to common questions about Breach of Contract. Learn about procedures and more in straightforward language.