This document discusses copyright law in India. It provides an overview of the Indian Copyright Act of 1957 and amendments made in 1983, 1984, 1994, 1999, and 2012. The act grants exclusive rights to creators of original works, including the rights to reproduce and distribute their works. It established the Copyright Office to register works. The term of protection varies based on the type of work but is typically the lifetime of the author plus 60-100 years. The amendments expanded the types of works covered, increased penalties for infringement, and clarified ownership rights for films and musical works incorporated in other works.