Every officer appointed under this Act *** shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Section 77: Certain persons to be public servants.
The Copyright Act, 1957Central Act · Act 14 of 1957
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Copyright Act, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Section | 77 |
| Marginal note | Certain persons to be public servants. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
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- omitted. . The words "and every member of the Appellate Board" omitted by s. 10, ibid. (w.e.f. 4-4-2021).
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