script, screenplay and dialogues of the
film jointly and the same is a work of joint authorship.
8. According to the Plaintiffs, the story, script ... proceeds on the basis of joint ownership by Plaintiff Nos. 1 and 2, the case
on authorship pleaded in the affidavits in rejoinder filed
Ramesh Sippy vs Ig ... Plaintiff on 1 April, 2013
Author: S.J. Kathawalla
Bench: S
definition in Section 2(z) of
'a work of joint authorship'. This is defined to mean a work 'produced
by the collaboration ... initiative and
responsibility for making the work.
22. The argument of joint authorship in Section 2(z) consequently
is a reference to more than
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. vs Mr. Gajendra Singh And Ors. on 8 October, 2007
Equivalent
broadcast" under Section 2(dd) ,
definition of "work of joint authorship under Section 2(z) and Sections
located in India.
Explanation.--In the case of a work of joint authorship,
the conditions conferring copyright specified in this sub-
section shall be satisfied
located in India.
Explanation .--In the case of a work of joint
authorship, the conditions conferring copyright specified
in this sub-section shall be satisfied
located in India.
Explanation.- In the case of a work of joint authorship,
the conditions conferring copyright specified in this sub-
section shall be satisfied
author or, in the case of an anonymous work
of joint authorship, or a work of joint authorship
published under names all of which
broadcast" under Section 2(dd) ,
definition of "work of joint authorship under Section 2(z) and Sections
