If a lyricist copy a very catching phrase from another lyricist's song, there is likely to be infringement even if that phrase is very short. Referring to the statement, mention commonly known acts which are termed as in

The following are some of the commonly known acts involving infringement of copyright: Making infringing copies for sale or hire or selling or letting them for hire; Permitting any place for the performance of works in public where such performance constitutes infringement of copyright; Distributing infringing copies for the purpose of trade or to such an extent so as to affect prejudicially the interest of the owner of copyright; Public exhibition of infringing copies by way of trade; and Importation of infringing copies into India. A copyright owner can take legal action against any person who infringes the copyright and is entitled to remedies by way of injunctions, damages and accounts. Penalty for infringement and the status of the infringing copies: The minimum punishment for infringement of copyright is imprisonment for six months with the minimum fine of ₹50,000/-. In the case of a second and subsequent conviction the minimum punishment is imprisonment for one year and fine of ₹1 lakh.