In which of the following cases the Delhi High Court observed “the court does not sit as a sentinel of public morals or super censor in exercise of its power under section 57 of the Copyright Act,…
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In which of the following cases the Delhi High Court observed “the court does not sit as a sentinel of public morals or super censor in exercise of its power under section 57 of the Copyright Act, 1957”?
- Najma Heptullah v. Orient Longman Ltd. and others AIR 1989 Delhi 63
- Manu Bhandari v. Kala Vikas Pictures (P) Ltd. AIR 1987 Del 13
- Amarnath Sehgal v. Union of India (2005) 30 PTC 253 (Del)
- Raj Rewal v. Union of India and others (2018)
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Manu Bhandari v. Kala Vikas Pictures (P) Ltd. AIR 1987 Del 13
In Manu Bhandari v. Kala Vikas Pictures (1987), on the author's moral right under section 57 against distortion of her novel 'Aap Ka Bunty' in the film, the Delhi High Court remarked that the court does not sit as a sentinel of public morals or a super censor; the issue was only distortion of the author's work.
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