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      Question

      The author of a literary work published during his

      lifetime passes away in 2010. Under the Copyright Act, 1957, until which year will the copyright in that work subsist?
      A 2050, as copyright lasts for 40 years from the author's death Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 2010, as copyright expires upon the death of the author Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 2070, as copyright lasts for 60 years from the date of publication Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 2070, as copyright lasts for 60 years from the beginning of the calendar year following the author's death Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Explanation:  Under Section 22 of the Copyright Act, 1957, copyright in a literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work (other than a photograph) subsists for 60 years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the author dies. Since the author died in 2010, the 60-year period begins from 1st January 2011, making the copyright subsist until the end of 2070. Option (C) is a trap the 60-year period is calculated from the year following the author's death, not from the date of publication

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