Under the Copyright Act, 1957, the copyright in a

literary work generally lasts for how long?

A Lifetime of the author only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

B 60 years from the date of publication Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

C Lifetime of the author plus 60 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

D 20 years from date of creation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

As per Section 22 of the Copyright Act, 1957, the copyright in literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works subsists for the lifetime of the author and 60 years thereafter. The 60-year period is counted from the beginning of the calendar year following the year in which the author dies.

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