The copyright laws governing the media and entertainment industry in India are primarily governed by the Copyright Act, 1957, which was last amended in 2012. The act provides for the protection of various types of works, including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and cinematographic works, as well as sound recordings and broadcasts. The key provisions of the Copyright Act that are relevant to the media and entertainment industry in India are: Copyright protection: The act provides for the exclusive rights of the copyright owner to reproduce, distribute, and communicate their work to the public. Copyright protection lasts for the lifetime of the creator plus 60 years after their death. Fair use: The act provides for the fair use of copyrighted works for purposes such as criticism, review, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. The fair use of a copyrighted work does not infringe on the copyright owner's exclusive rights. Performer's rights: The act provides for the rights of performers, including the right to prevent unauthorized recording or broadcasting of their performances. Digital rights management: The act provides for digital rights management (DRM) technologies to protect copyrighted works in digital formats from unauthorized copying, distribution, and use. Copyright infringement: The act provides for civil and criminal remedies for copyright infringement, including injunctions, damages, and imprisonment. The Copyright Act is enforced by the Copyright Office, which is responsible for the registration of copyright works, and the Copyright Board, which is responsible for adjudicating disputes related to copyright. In addition, various industry bodies, such as the Indian Music Industry (IMI) and the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS), work to protect the copyright interests of their members in the media and entertainment industry in India.