Principle Copyright law protects only work 39 Work 39 means cinemato graphic film but does not inclu...........

Indian Contract Act (ICA)1872 Performance of a Contract

Principle: Copyright law protects only work. 'Work' means cinemato graphic film but does not include performance by an actor in a cine matographic film.

Facts: Alia Bhatt acted in a movie

The acting of Alia Bhatt can be protected under copyright law as professional work.

The acting of Alia Bhatt cannot be protected under copyright law.

The acting of Alia Bhatt can be protected under copyright law only as an artistic work

The acting of Alia Bhatt can be protected as film producer's work.

Explanation:

The principle clearly states that performance by an actor in a cinematographic film does not come within the definition of ‘work’ under the copyright law. As per the principle Alia Bhatt’s acting in a movie cannot be protected under the copyright law. The acting of Alia Bhatt cannot be protected under copyright law.