Section 75 of CA, 1957 : Section 75: Orders For Payment Of Money Passed By Registrar Of Copyrights And Appellate Board To Be Executable As A Decree

Explanation using Example

Let's take the example of Mr. A, a renowned author who has copyrighted his novel. Mr. B, without taking any permission, uses substantial parts of the novel in his own work and starts selling it. Mr. A files a complaint with the Registrar of Copyrights, who after examining the case, orders Mr. B to pay a certain amount of money to Mr. A as damages.

Now, according to Section 75 of The Copyright Act, 1957, this order made by the Registrar of Copyrights is deemed to be as effective as a decree of a civil court. This means, if Mr. B refuses to pay the amount, Mr. A can have it executed in the same manner as a decree of a civil court, which includes steps like attachment and sale of Mr. B's property to recover the money.