ARTISTIC AND MUSICAL WORKS UNDER INDIAN COPYRIGHT REGIME :A RESEARCH PAPER

AUTHOR – ISHAN DHYANI, STUDENT AT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES, GGSIP UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – ISHAN DHYANI, ARTISTIC AND MUSICAL WORKS UNDER INDIAN COPYRIGHT REGIME :A RESEARCH PAPER, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (8) OF 2025, PG. 1018-991, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

Abstract

This paper examines the legal landscape surrounding copyright protection for artistic and musical works under Indian and international law. It traces the historical evolution of copyright recognition from the early 18th century, focusing on milestones such as the Copyright Act of 1911, which marked the inclusion of artistic and musical works as subject matter of copyright. The study delves into the definitions and rights associated with “artistic works” and “musical works” under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, discussing elements like originality, the idea-expression dichotomy, and the doctrine of authorship. Contemporary challenges are highlighted, particularly the impact of artificial intelligence on authorship and copyright ownership, as exemplified by cases such as Zarya of the Dawn, where AI-generated content faced copyright denial. This paper argues that while India’s copyright framework aligns with conventions like the Berne Convention, amendments are necessary to address the complexities of AI-generated creations, ensuring clarity and adaptability in modern copyright law.