Copyright Act at 68: reform for the digital era
What happened
- DPIIT and the Copyright Office marked the 68th anniversary of the Copyright Act, 1957 on 4 June 2025 with the theme “Reform in Copyright Act in the Digital Era” [PIB].
Background
- The Copyright Office sits under the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks [PIB].
Why it matters
- AI training and streaming test a 1957 law.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-06-03): DPIIT and the Copyright Office marked the 68th anniversary of the Copyright Act, 1957 on 4 June 2025 with the theme "Reform in Copyright Act in the Digital Era".
- AI training and streaming test a 1957 law.
Quotable data pointDPIIT and the Copyright Office marked the 68th anniversary of the Copyright Act, 1957 on 4 June 2025 with the theme "Reform in Copyright Act in the Digital Era".
PIB: 68 years of Copyright Act, 3 Jun 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Copyright Act 1957.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Indian Copyright Act was enacted in
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Go deeper
Official source: PIB: 68 years of Copyright Act, 3 Jun 2025
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