Elevating De Minimis To Maximus: Analyzing Indian Copyright Law

India's intellectual property (IP) landscape, particularly in copyright law, remains relatively nascent compared to more established jurisdictions. Despite significant legislative advancements, the country's jurisprudence on copyright is continually evolving. The Indian Copyright Act of 1957, though comprehensive, often lags behind, in comparison to the dynamic nature of global copyright issues and jurisprudence. One such issue garnering attention in India is the application of the principle of de minimis in copyright law. Originating from the jurisprudence of the United States and Europe, this concept is derived from the Latin maxim 'De Minimis Non-Curat Lex', which implies that the law does not concern itself with trivial matters. This essentially means that matters which are too insignificant do not warrant any judicial intervention.