Section 48 of CA, 1957 : Section 48: Register Of Copyrights To Be Prima Facie Evidence Of Particulars Entered Therein

Explanation using Example

Let's assume that John is a music composer who has created a unique piece of music. He registers his work with the Copyright Office. Later, he finds that a music company has used his composition without his permission. He decides to sue the company for copyright infringement. In court, John doesn't need to produce the original document of his copyright registration. Instead, he presents a certified copy of the registration entry from the Register of Copyrights, which is sealed by the Copyright Office. According to Section 48 of The Copyright Act, 1957, this copy is admissible in court as prima facie evidence, and no further proof or production of the original is needed. This provision simplifies the process of proving ownership in copyright disputes.