Section 76: Protection of action taken in good faith

Q: What does Section 76 of The Copyright Act, 1957 (CA 1957) deal with?

Section 76 CA 1957 pertains to "Protection of action taken in good faith". It is part of the The Copyright Act, 1957, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 76 of The Copyright Act, 1957 (CA 1957) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 76 CA 1957 still in force?

Yes, Section 76 of the The Copyright Act, 1957 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 76 CA 1957?

धारा 76 CA 1957 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 76 of the The Copyright Act, 1957. Section 76 of The Copyright Act, 1957 (CA 1957) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 76 CA 1957?

Dhara 76 CA 1957 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 76 of the The Copyright Act, 1957. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 76 of The Copyright Act, 1957 (CA 1957) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 76 of The Copyright Act, 1957?

Cite as: "Section 76, The Copyright Act, 1957 (CA 1957)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Copyright Act, 1957, 1957, § 76 (India).

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The Copyright Act, 1957

Chapter XVMIS — cellaneous

Section 76

Protection of action taken in good faith

No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.

Related Sections

§75

Orders for payment of money passed by Registrar of Copyrights and Copyright Board to be executable as a decree

CA 1957

§77

Certain persons to be public servants

CA 1957

§74

Registrar of Copyrights and Copyright Board to possess certain powers of civil courts

Repeals, savings and transitional provisions

CA 1957

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The Copyright Act, 1957

Chapter XVMIS — cellaneous

Section 76

Protection of action taken in good faith

No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.