Lawgist59Restriction on remedies in the case of works of architecture
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in 1[the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (47 of 1963)], where the construction of a building or other structure which infringes or which, if completed, would infringe the copyright in some other work has been commenced, the owner of the copyright shall not be entitled to obtain an injunction to restrain the construction of such building or structure or to order its demolition.
(2) Nothing in Section 58 shall apply in respect of the construction of a building or other structure which infringes or which, if completed, would infringe the copyright in some other work.
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1. Subs. by Act 23 of 1983, s. 21, for "the Specific Relief Act, 1877 (1 of 1877)" (w.e.f. 9-8-1984).
- 54 Definition
- 55 Civil remedies for infringement of copyright
- 56 Protection of separate rights
- 57 Author’s special rights
- 58 Rights of owner against persons possessing or dealing with infringing copies
- 59 Restriction on remedies in the case of works of architecture
- 60 Remedy in the case of groundless threat of legal proceedings
- 61 Owner of copyright to be party to the proceeding
- 62 Jurisdiction of court over matters arising under this Chapter
