Section 39

Acts not infringing broadcast reproduction right or performer’s right.

The Copyright Act, 1957

  • Act 14 of 1957
  • Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
About this Act

An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to copyright.

All sections
    1[39. Acts not infringing broadcast reproduction right or performer’s right.-- No broadcast reproduction right or performer's right shall be deemed to be infringed by--
         (a) the making of any sound recording or visual recording for the private use of the person making such recording, or solely for purposes of bona fide teaching or research; or
         (b) the use, consistent with fair dealing, of excerpts of a performance or of a broadcast in the reporting of current events or for bona fide review, teaching or research; or
         (c) such other acts, with any necessary adaptations and modifications, which do not constitute infringement of copyright under section 52.]

Notes

1 Subs. by Act 38 of 1994, s. 15, for section 39 (w.e.f. 10-5-1995)
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