NALSAR University of Law

Justice City :: Shameerpet :: Hyderabad

Examination Section

Faculty Option Form for Elective (or clinic) Courses (Form-2)– Jan-April, 2024 Semester

Name of the Faculty: Dr. Rohan Cherian Thomas

(Note: If any Faculty wants to offer more than ONE Elective Please copy this page and fill it
accordingly)

COURSE TITLE: Indian Copyright & Related Rights Law (Both)

COURSE OFFERED TO Elective for Joint (LL.B. and LL.M.)
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Rohan Cherian Thomas
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 4 Credits
DURATION 52 Hours
BRIEF DESCRIPTION This course digs into the Copyright Act, 1957. It explores its various
(MAXIMUM 500 WORDS) intricacies, right from its curious interpretation clause to some murky
amendments. Knowledge of copyright law is esoteric because of its
nature in common application. Abundance of its usage in common lingo
has given a false-assurance of its understanding. Under the surface lie
a range of confusions and half-truths. Building from the angle of case
studies and practical scenarios, the course looks to help make sense of
the law, policy dilemmas and allow for its critical analysis.

The course looks at transactions involving copyright law, engaging

students with industry agreements.

While the course is focused on Indian law, where relevant, it highlights

reciprocal relations and best practices of foreign jurisdictions. Along
with copyright, it covers rights of performers and broadcasting
organisations in equal depth.
SCHEME OF Mid Term Exam (25) + Project (25) and End Term Exam (50 Marks)
EVALUATION:
SELECTION CRITERIA (IF 1. Students have completed basic Intellectual Property Rights
ANY) Course

(Signature of the Faculty)