• Copyright Act, 1978 (Act No. 98 of 1978)
  • Notice No. 1349 of 1978
  • Act
  • 1. Definitions
  • Chapter 1 : Copyright in Original Works
    • 2. Works eligible for copyright
    • 3. Copyright by virtue of nationality, domicile or residence, and duration of copyright
    • 4. Copyright by reference to country of origin
    • 5. Copyright in relation to the state and certain international organizations
    • 6. Nature of copyright in literary or musical works
    • 7. Nature of copyright in artistic works
    • 8. Nature of copyright in cinematograph films
    • 9. Nature of copyright in sound recordings
    • 9A. Royalties
    • 10. Nature of copyright in broadcasts
    • 11. Nature of copyright in programme-carrying signals
    • 11A. Nature of copyright in published editions
    • 11B. Nature of copyright in computer programs
    • 12. General exceptions from protection of literary and musical works
    • 13. General exceptions in respect of reproduction of works
    • 14. Special exception in respect of records of musical works
    • 15. General exceptions from protection of artistic works
    • 16. General exceptions regarding protection of cinematograph films
    • 17. General exceptions regarding protection of sound recordings
    • 18. General exceptions regarding protection of broadcasts
    • 19. General exceptions from protection of programme-carrying signals
    • 19A. General exceptions regarding protection of published editions
    • 19B. General exceptions regarding protection of computer programs
    • 20. Moral rights
    • 21. Ownership of copyright
    • 22. Assignment and licences in respect of copyright
  • Chapter 2 : Infringements of Copyright and Remedies
    • 23. Infringement
    • 24. Action by owner of copyright for infringement
    • 25. Rights of action and remedies of exclusive licensee and exclusive sub-licensee
    • 26. Onus of proof in proceedings
    • 27. Penalties and proceedings in respect of dealings which infringe copyright
    • 28. Provision for restricting importation of copies
  • Chapter 3 : Copyright Tribunal
    • 29. Establishment of Copyright Tribunal
    • 30. General provisions as to jurisdiction of tribunal
    • 31. Reference of licence schemes to tribunal
    • 32. Further reference of scheme to tribunal
    • 33. Applications to tribunal
    • 34. Diffusion service
    • 35. Effect of orders of tribunal, and supplementary provisions relating thereto
    • 36. Appeals
  • Chapter 4 : Extension or Restriction of Operation of Act
    • 37. Application of Act to countries to which it does not extend
    • 38. Deleted
  • Chapter 5 : Miscellaneous Provisions
    • 39. Regulations
    • 40. Advisory committee
    • 41. Savings
    • 42. Deleted
    • 43. Application to work made before commencement of Act
    • 44. Time when a work is made
    • 45. Regulation and control of circulation, presentation or exhibition of works
    • 46. Repeal of laws
    • 47. Short title and commencement
  • Schedule
• Regulations
  • Copyright Regulations, 1978
    • 1. Interpretation
    • Chapter 1 : Reproduction Regulations
      • 2. Permitted reproduction
      • 3. Reproduction by library or archive depot
      • 4. Exemptions and savings
      • 5. Multiple copies
      • 6. Copyright warning
      • 7. Multiple copies for class-room use
      • 8. Copies for teachers
      • 9. Prohibitions on copies for class-room use or for the use of teachers
      • 9A. Reproductions of building plans by a local authority
    • Chapter 2 : Sound Recording Royalties
      • 10. Notices
      • 11. Agreements in respect of royalties payable
      • 12. Retail selling price
      • 13. Enquiries
      • 14. Determination of royalties
      • 15. Inspection
      • 16. Separate agreement
    • Chapter 3 : Authors of Cinematograph Films
      • 17. Inscription of name on cinematograph films
      • 18. Registered trade mark indication
    • Chapter 4 : Copyright Tribunal
      • 19. Forms
      • 20. Registrar of Copyright Tribunal
      • 21. Commencement of proceedings
      • 22. Application for special leave under section 32 (2)
      • 23. Advertisement of reference or application
      • 24. Application to be made a party
      • 25. Preliminary questions
      • 26. Consideration of references and applications
      • 27. Procedure at hearing
      • 28. Interlocutory applications
      • 29. Consolidation of proceedings
      • 30. Disclosure of documents
      • 31. Evidence
      • 32. Right of audience
      • 33. Withdrawal of reference or application
      • 34. Decisions of the Tribunal
      • 35. Application for reference of question of law to Court
      • 36. Costs
      • 37. Fees
      • 38. Service of documents
      • 39. Time
    • Chapter 5 : Miscellaneous
      • 40. Office hours
      • 41. Repeal of regulations
      • 42. Short title and commencement
    • Schedule 1 : Forms
      • Form 1
      • Form 2
      • Form 3
      • Form 4
      • Form 5
      • Form 6
      • Form 7
      • Form 8
    • Schedule 2 : Fees
      • Fees
  • Collecting Society Regulations, 2006
    • Notice No. 517 of 2006
    • 1. Interpretation
    • 2. Scope
    • Chapter 1 : Supervision
      • 3. Accreditation
      • 4. Powers and funcitons of the Registrar
    • Chapter 2 : Obligations of collecting societies
      • 5. Membership structure
      • 6. Administration of rights
      • 7. Licensing
      • 8. Distribution
    • Chapter 3 : Miscellaneous
      • 9. Entry into force
• Notices
  • Application of Act to Countries to which it does not extend
    • Notice No. 136 of 1989
    • Schedules
      • Schedule 1 : Berne Convention Countries
      • Schedule 2 : Notice Repealed
  • Application of the Copyright Act to other Countries
    • Notice No. 740 of 2017
    • Schedule
      • 3. Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works