Lawgist63BKnowing use of infringing copy of computer programme to be an offence
1[63B. Knowing use of infringing copy of computer programme to be an offence.-- Any person who knowingly makes use on a computer of an infringing copy of a computer programme shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven days but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:
Provided that where the computer programme has not been used for gain or in the course of trade or business, the Court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, not impose any sentence of imprisonment and may impose a fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees.]
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1. Ins. by s. 23, ibid. (w.e.f. 10-5-1995).
- 63 Offences of infringement of copyright or other rights conferred by this Act
- 63A Enhanced penalty on second and subsequent convictions
- 63B Knowing use of infringing copy of computer programme to be an offence
- 64 Power of police to seize infringing copies
- 65 Possession of plates for purpose of making infringing copies
- 65A Protection of technological measures
- 65B Protection of Rights Management Information
- 66 Disposal of infringing copies or plates for purpose of making infringing copies
- 67 Penalty for making false entries in register, etc., for producing or tendering false entries
- 68 Penalty for making false statements for the purpose of deceiving or influencing any authority or officer
- 68A Penalty for contravention of section 52A
- 69 Offences by companies
- 70 Cognizance of offences
