India does not have “fair use” — it has “fair dealing” under Section 52 of the Copyright Act, 1957, and the difference is legally critical. Section 52 lists specific, closed categories of permitted uses. If your use is not in that list, it is not protected. This guide explains every permitted category, two landmark Indian cases, and exactly what content creators and businesses need to know.
Imagine creating a beautiful piece of artwork or composing a song, only to find out later that someone else has used it for their commercial
Imagine a business creates a social media post that unexpectedly goes viral, gathering thousands of likes and shares. The excitement quickly fades when the business
Imagine a business owner using an image they found online to promote their product, only to receive a notice that they are being sued for
Let’s imagine a scenario that a talented composer whose music becomes the heart of a blockbuster movie. The film gains immense popularity, and the soundtrack
Imagine an Indian author publishing a book that becomes popular not only in India but across Europe and the United States. The author wants their
Running a small business and finding the perfect image online that perfectly captures your brand’s message. You use it on your website, thinking it’s okay
What would you do if you discover that a competitor has copied significant portions of your website content. The competitor is using it to attract
You have produced a film and you’ve just wrapped up production on a new movie. Everything seems perfect until you receive a legal notice because
Imagine you’ve developed a new app feature that could revolutionize how users interact with technology. You’re excited about your invention, but you’re unsure whether you
