Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Nationalizing literary works means they will no longer be covered by copyright protection.
2. In India, copyright laws transfer the rights of authors to their heirs after their death.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Nationalizing literary works, particularly in Tamil Nadu, involves placing them in the public domain, which means they are no longer covered by copyright protection and can be freely used by the public without restrictions. In India, the Copyright Act, 1957 provides that the rights of authors are transferred to their heirs after their death. The copyright protection for literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works lasts for the lifetime of the author plus an additional 60 years after their death.
Source: The Hindu
