Any person who knowingly makes, or has in his possession, any plate for the purpose of making infringing copies of any work in which copyright subsists shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to [two years and shall also be liable to fine.]
Section 65: Possession of plates for purpose of making infringing copies.
The Copyright Act, 1957Central Act · Act 14 of 1957
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Copyright Act, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Section | 65 |
| Marginal note | Possession of plates for purpose of making infringing copies. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 3 |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- substituted. . Subs. by s. 8, ibid., for "one year, or with fine, or with both" (w.e.f. 8-10-1994).
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