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A lyricist, Meera, gave a copyright society exclusive authorisation to administer her right to issue licences for her songs. Later she wishes to take the authorisation back. Under section 34 of the Copyright Act, 1957, what is her position?

Meera may withdraw the authorisation. Section 34(1)(b) gives authors and other owners of right the right to withdraw the exclusive authorisation, but this is without prejudice to the copyright society's rights under any contract between them.

  1. AShe cannot withdraw it during her lifetime
  2. BShe can withdraw only with the Central Government's approval
  3. CShe can withdraw it only after the society's term ends
  4. DShe can withdraw it, without prejudice to the society's rights under any contractCorrect

Explanation

Section 34(1)(b) gives the author and other owners of right the right to withdraw the authorisation, without prejudice to the society's rights under any contract. No government approval or lock-in is mentioned.

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