Arjun is a well-known writer. In 2015, he wrote an original novel titled "The Silent River". The book was first published in India in 2016. In 2018, a film company called Meera Films Pvt. Ltd. took written permission fro
CS Executive · Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws · PYQS · June 2026
Arjun is a well-known writer. In 2015, he wrote an original novel titled "The Silent River". The book was first published in India in 2016. In 2018, a film company called Meera Films Pvt. Ltd. took written permission from Arjun to make a movie based on his novel. However, their agreement did not clearly mention satellite broadcasting rights (such as showing the film on television). In 2023, another producer released a film titled "Quiet Waters". Arjun claims that this new film is very similar to his novel. According to him, not only the main idea but also the storyline, characters and sequence of events have been copied. Further, a broadcasting company telecast the film made by Meera Films but did not pay any royalty to Arjun. The company claims that it has legal rights to broadcast the film. In fact, Arjun had not registered his copyright. The defendants argue that because the work was not registered, Arjun cannot file a copyright infringement case. Arjun wants to file suit seeking relief for copyright infringement. Based on above facts, answer the following with legal provision of Copyright Act, 1957: Before which Court can Arjun seek remedy under the Copyright Act, 1957?
Answer & Explanation:
According to Section 19A of the Copyright Act, if any dispute arises with respect to the assignment of any copyright, the Commercial Court may, on receipt of a complaint from the aggrieved party and after holding such inquiry as it considers necessary, pass such order as it may deem fit including an order for the recovery of any royalty payable. Further, the chapter explains that complaints regarding revocation of assignment and related disputes are dealt with by the Commercial Court. In the present case, Arjun can seek remedy before the Commercial Court.
Topics: Intellectual Property Law
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