Moral Right Of An Author

Swati Suman, Mody University of Science and Technology

ABSTRACT

We all need safety and protection in our society at large and the same protection. We needed it for our work. We don’t want our hard work to get copied by somebody else. Let’s take an example to assume that if a person writing a book for the last three or four years and decides to publish that book that person goes to some publishing house and publishes their book but after some time that person sees the same book with some other author’s name. Now here is the point we discuss what can we do when someone copied our work? The answer is to go and file the case under the Indian Copyright Act 1957. If the person is found guilty. There is a section for the punishment of 6 months to 1-year imprisonment along with a fine of 50000 Rs to 1 lakh.

Copyright plays a crucial role in the progress of a nation's development. It serves as a fundamental component for various creative individuals and industries, including authors, artists, architects, composers, music production companies, producers, computer programmers, designers, and film production companies. Copyright provides legal protection to authors and creators, safeguarding the originality of their work.

Furthermore, it extends beyond legal aspects to encompass the moral rights of the author, which are considered the essence of their creations. The author is entitled to uphold, safeguard, and foster their artistic endeavours through these moral rights, reflecting the intrinsic connection between the creator and their work.

This paper explores the concept of the author and delineates the various types of moral rights afforded to them under the Indian Copyright Act of 1957. It includes landmark case laws to illustrate the application and interpretation of these moral rights within the legal framework.