The Significance Of John Doe Orders Or Ashok Kumar Order As A Remedy For Infringement Of Broadcasting Rights Provided Under The Copyright Act 1957
- IJLLR Journal
- Mar 21
- 1 min read
Supriya Satish, LLM, School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru
ABSTRACT
With the rise of digital media, upholding copyright, especially broadcasting rights under The Copyright Act, 1957, has gained more difficulty. This paper investigates the relevance of John Doe orders, or Ashok Kumar orders in India, as an important legal mechanism for dealing with copyright infringement where the identity of infringers is not known. These orders assist copyright owners in obtaining relief and blocking unauthorized dissemination of content. This work examines Indian judicial rulings on orders of Ashok Kumar, monitoring their evolution and influence on broadcasting rights enforcement. Through the focus on landmark cases, it spotlights how the judiciary has accommodated digital piracy and anonymous offenders. It ventures into the jurisprudential rationale, procedural application, and efficacy of the orders in stopping copyright infringement.
Also considered in the paper are the practical features of Ashok Kumar orders, such as their benefits in providing for prompt legal action and their limitations, i.e., possible abuse and difficulties in enforcement. It studies their incorporation in the overall copyright protection environment and their contribution towards harmonizing copyright enforcement and fair legal practice. Lastly, the research highlights the significance of Ashok Kumar orders in contemporary copyright enforcement and proposes changes to improve their application. Through their assessment of effectiveness and shortcomings, the paper provides insights into their ongoing utility in safeguarding intellectual property in the digital era.
