RG Anand v. Delux Films (1978) is a landmark decision of Supreme Court of India in the area of
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RG Anand v. Delux Films (1978) is a landmark decision of Supreme Court of India in the area of
- Copyright
- Trademark
- Registered Design
- None of the given options is correct
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Copyright
R.G. Anand v. Delux Films (1978) is the leading Supreme Court case on copyright infringement: it held that there is no copyright in an idea, only in its expression, and that infringement needs substantial copying of the expression. It does not concern trade marks or registered designs.
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