The Courts All Along In Curbing Piracy

The new millennium witnessed the technological revolution in every spectrum boosting up the economical standards of the country. The most reflective and operative area of technological advancement is in entertainment industry. Not only new methods and avenues were opened up but also the existing technology was upgraded to a great extent. On the other hand the technological advancement has immensely increased the scope for copying which has led to large-scale piracy in entertainment industry. In G. Buttan v. State & Anr. 2007 (34) PTC 636 (Del.) the Delhi High Court observed:

"The courts cannot remain oblivious to fast spreading tentacles of piracy. Piracy in relation to cinematograph films tends to strike a crippling blow on entire film industry, which, in turn, seriously jeopardizes the national economy. Growing tendency of unscrupulous elements, having scant respect of legal regimen of the subject necessitated a re-look on penal provisions aimed at fighting the menace of piracy