Any person who knowingly makes use on a computer of an infringing copy of a computer programme shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven days but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:
Provided that where the computer programme has
not been used for gain or in the course of trade or business, the Court may,
for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, not impose
any sentence of imprisonment and may impose a fine which may extend to fifty
thousand rupees.
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1. Ins. by s. 23, ibid. (w.e.f. 10-5-1995).
Section 61 of Copy Right Act - Owner of copyright to be party to the proceeding
Section 62 of Copy Right Act - Jurisdiction of court over matters arising under this Chapter
Section 63A of Copy Right Act - Enhanced penalty on second and subsequent convictions
Section 64 of Copy Right Act - Power of police to seize infringing copies
Section 65 of Copy Right Act - Possession of plates for purpose of making infringing copies
Section 65A of Copy Right Act - Protection of technological measures
Section 65B of Copy Right Act - Protection of Rights Management Information
Section 68A of Copy Right Act - Penalty for contravention of section 52A
Section 69 of Copy Right Act - Offences by companies
Section 70 of Copy Right Act - Cognizance of offences