Copyright Act, 1957 · Chapter I: Preliminary
Section 4: When work not deemed to be published or performed in public
Except in relation to infringement of copyright, a work shall not be deemed to be published or performed in public, if published, or performed in public, without the licence of the owner of the copyright.
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