‘author’, as defined in s.2(d), in relation to a musical work, is only the composer and s. 16 confies ‘copyright’ to those works which are recognised by the Act. This means that the composer alone has copyright in a musical work. The singer has none.

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Excerpt: copyrighted music is not the soulful tune, the superb singing, the glorious voice or the wonderful render- ing. It is the melody or harmony reduced to print, writing or graphic form. The Indian music lovers throng to listen and be enthralled or enchanted by the nada brahma, the sweet concord of sounds, the rags, … Continue reading ‘author’, as defined in s.2(d), in relation to a musical work, is only the composer and s. 16 confies ‘copyright’ to those works which are recognised by the Act. This means that the composer alone has copyright in a musical work. The singer has none.

Fortune Films International vs Dev Anand And Anr

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Excerpt: Bombay High Court Fortune Films International vs Dev Anand And Anr. on 14 March, 1978 Equivalent citations: AIR 1979 Bom 17, (1978) 80 BOMLR 263 Author: Desai Bench: Kantawala, Desai JUDGMENT Desai, J. 1. This appeal is from the order of Gadgil J. dated 3rd January 1978 made on the plaintiff's Notice of Motion, … Continue reading Fortune Films International vs Dev Anand And Anr