September 12, 2026

Copyright Act 1957 – Section 52A: Particulars to be included in sound recording and video films

Section 52A: Particulars to be included in sound recording and video films

(1) No person shall publish a sound recording in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed on the sound recording and on any container thereof, namely:—
(a) the name and address of the person who has made the sound recording;
(b) the name and address of the owner of the copyright in such work; and
(c) the year of its first publication.

(2) No person shall publish a video film in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed in the video film, when exhibited, and on the video cassette or other container thereof, namely:—
(a) if such work is a cinematograph film required to be certified for exhibition under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, a copy of the certificate granted by the Board of Film Certification under section 5A of that Act in respect of such work;
(b) the name and address of the person who has made the video film and a declaration by him that he has obtained the necessary licence or consent from the owner of the copyright in such work for making such video film; and
(c) the name and address of the owner of the copyright in such work.