http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/67803 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:12 GMT 2026-10-09T12:00:12Z https://http://nopr.niscpr.res.in:443/retrieve/199960/JIPR-Front-Cover-May-26 (4)_page-0001.jpg http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/67803 http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/67812 Title: Copyright and Satire: An Indian Legal Perspective in a Global Context Authors: Mazumder, Anirban Abstract: The journey of copyright law has always witnessed an interesting interaction between protection of original work and respecting fundamental right of speech and expression. One subset of this is the relation between copyright and satire. Authors, critics, comedians and cultural commentators have the right to make fun of work which often gets constitutional protection in liberal democracies. But while doing this how does it interfere with copyright jurisprudence remains underexplored. This article examines legal status of satire in Copyright law in India while comparing with the international legal landscape through countries like United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. Page(s): 337-341 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/67812 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/67811 Title: From ‘Dev Anand’ to Digital Clones: A Critical Look at Performers’ Rights in India Authors: Bansal, Karnika Abstract: The paper traces the development of performers' rights in India, beginning with the Indian Singers’ and Musicians’ Rights Association’s (ISAMRA) recent efforts to secure equitable royalties for singers, and moving backwards through key legal and institutional milestones to the landmark Dev Anand case. While there has been progress in recognising performers as rights-holders, these rights remain predominantly governed by contractual arrangements often skewed in favour of producers and labels. The emergence of AI cloning technologies has intensified concerns around consent, misappropriation, and the boundaries between copyright and personality rights, highlighting legal ambiguities and enforcement gaps. The paper concludes that without clearer statutory interpretations, better-defined rights, and updated frameworks to address digital and AI-related threats, performers in India remain vulnerable to exploitation, both creatively and commercially Page(s): 342-350 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/67811 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/67810 Title: Independent Secure Digital Lending (iSDL): The European Path Toward E-lending in Libraries Authors: Gliściński, Konrad Abstract: In today’s world, where digital access shapes the boundaries of learning, research, and civic participation, European libraries face significant legal and technical challenges in offering electronic book lending. While the shift from print to digital formats is progressing rapidly across many fields, libraries—long regarded as custodians of knowledge and champions of equitable access—are increasingly constrained by a complex and often restrictive legal framework governing e-lending. A proposed solution to the legal challenges of e-lending within the European Union is the independent Secure Digital Lending (iSDL) model. At its core lies a clear legal and ethical premise: libraries should not be sidelined in the digital transition by outdated or overly restrictive interpretations of copyright law. On the contrary, they should be empowered to digitise lawfully acquired print books and make them available in digital form within a controlled and secure system. This approach enables libraries to preserve the continuity of their public mission in the digital age while safeguarding users’ fundamental rights to culture, education, information, and privacy. The iSDL concept is based on the digitisation of physical copies held by a library and their temporary digital lending under the “one copy – one user” principle. The legal foundation of this model is rooted in European Union law, particularly in the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), including Vereniging Openbare Bibliotheken (C-174/15) and Technische Universität Darmstadt (C-117/13). It is also supported by relevant EU directives, most notably the Rental and Lending Directive (2006/115/EC) and the Information Society Directive (2001/29/EC, the so-called InfoSoc Directive). This article presents the findings of a study examining the compatibility of the iSDL model with legal frameworks at the international, European, and national levels. The analysis, set out in eBOOKS AND SECURE DIGITAL LENDING IN EUROPEAN LIBRARIES. Comparative Analysis under National and International Law (hereinafter: the Report)1, shows that although most European countries do not have explicit provisions regulating e-lending, there are nevertheless legal foundations that enable the implementation of the (i)SDL model in certain jurisdictions Page(s): 351-364 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/67810 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/67809 Title: Intersection between Non-Fungible Token with Geographical Indication and Cultural Heritage on the Internet Authors: Risang Ayu Palar, Miranda; Saraswathy, Dakshina Abstract: A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) is a digital token without equivalence, so unlike a digital currency, NFT cannot be used as a tool of exchange. Instead, NFT represents an object and certifies the scarcity of the object, verifies the owner of the object, and provides the owner with a specific means to move the object as a digital asset. Objects which are represented by NFTs can consist of artistic works, signs, and other visual objects on the internet. So, NFT objects can also be the object of Copyrights‘ artistic works or unique aspects of Geographical Indications and Cultural Heritage. The problem is, guaranteeing the scarcity of NFT‘s objects is not exactly the same with guaranteeing the originality of Copyrights‘ works nor the true origin of Geographical Indications and Cultural Heritage‘s objects. There are phenomena where the unique appearances of Champagne wine‘s bottle and India‘s cultural heritage have been minted as NFTs by individuals other than the collective right holders and being sold at high prices. In this regard, using case study, juridical analytic and legal comparison methods, this article analyzes the potential problems of the intersection between NFT with Geographical Indications and Cultural Heritage and how the problems could be solved in the further amendments of the related laws. Page(s): 365-378 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/67809 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z