{"id":10287,"date":"2025-10-15T08:26:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=10287"},"modified":"2025-10-16T05:08:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T05:08:54","slug":"illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Illustrations of Literary Works That Cannot Be Registered Under Copyright Law in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"\/Copyright-Registration-in-India.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copyright Act, 1957<\/a><\/strong> serves as the cornerstone of intellectual property protection in India, safeguarding the creative expressions of authors, artists, and innovators. In the domain of <strong>literary works<\/strong>\u2014which include books, poems, articles, databases, and computer programs\u2014copyright protection is granted only when a work bears the imprint of an author\u2019s originality and intellectual effort.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#1_Works_Lacking_Originality\" >1. Works Lacking Originality<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#Examples\" >Examples:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#2_Official_Publications_and_Government_Documents\" >2. Official Publications and Government Documents<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#Examples-2\" >Examples:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#3_Titles_Names_and_Short_Phrases\" >3. Titles, Names, and Short Phrases<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#Examples-3\" >Examples:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#4_Ideas_Concepts_and_Themes\" >4. Ideas, Concepts, and Themes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#Examples-4\" >Examples:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#5_Mere_Translations_or_Reproductions_Without_Creativity\" >5. Mere Translations or Reproductions Without Creativity<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#Examples-5\" >Examples:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#6_Works_Created_by_Artificial_Intelligence_Without_Human_Authorship\" >6. Works Created by Artificial Intelligence Without Human Authorship<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#Examples-6\" >Examples:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#7_Works_in_the_Public_Domain_or_Whose_Copyright_Has_Expired\" >7. Works in the Public Domain or Whose Copyright Has Expired<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#Examples-7\" >Examples:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#8_Obscene_Defamatory_or_Immoral_Works\" >8. Obscene, Defamatory, or Immoral Works<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#Examples-8\" >Examples:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#Copyright_Registration_in_India_%E2%80%93_Contact_Me\" >Copyright Registration in India \u2013 Contact Me<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#Professional_Legal_Services\" >Professional Legal Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/illustrations-of-literary-works-that-cannot-be-registered-under-copyright-law-in-india\/#Need_Expert_Assistance_for_Copyright_Registration_in_India\" >Need Expert Assistance for Copyright Registration in India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is crucial to understand that not every written or recorded composition qualifies for copyright registration. Certain literary materials, though apparently creative in form, fall outside the protective umbrella of copyright. This deliberate exclusion ensures that the law upholds a delicate equilibrium between private rights and public access to knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Works_Lacking_Originality\"><\/span>1. Works Lacking Originality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Originality forms the bedrock of copyright protection. A work that is merely mechanical, repetitive, or derived from pre-existing materials without creative contribution does not qualify for registration. The law demands a <em>\u201cmodicum of creativity\u201d<\/em>\u2014a minimal but genuine spark of intellectual input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples\"><\/span>Examples:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>telephone directory<\/strong> listing names alphabetically without any creative arrangement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>price chart or timetable<\/strong> copied from existing public data sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>computer-generated report or database<\/strong> automatically compiled without human judgment or creativity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Such works represent mere labour or data compilation, not creative expression. Therefore, they do not attract copyright protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Official_Publications_and_Government_Documents\"><\/span>2. Official Publications and Government Documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under <strong>Section 52(1)(q) of the Copyright Act, 1957<\/strong>, certain official documents and government publications are excluded from copyright registration. These include materials that are created, issued, or published in the course of public duties and are intended for unrestricted public access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples-2\"><\/span>Examples:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Judgments, orders, and decrees<\/strong> of Indian courts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bare Acts, notifications, and government gazettes<\/strong> released for public dissemination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reports of Parliamentary debates<\/strong> or <strong>legislative committee findings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The rationale behind this exclusion is rooted in transparency and accessibility\u2014government information belongs to the people and cannot be privately monopolized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Titles_Names_and_Short_Phrases\"><\/span>3. Titles, Names, and Short Phrases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Copyright law protects literary expression, not isolated words or brief phrases. Titles, names, or slogans are generally too short to display originality or creativity. These may, however, qualify for trademark protection if they acquire distinctiveness or commercial value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples-3\"><\/span>Examples:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Book titles like <em>\u201cMy Life\u201d<\/em> or <em>\u201cWings of Fire\u201d<\/em> cannot be copyrighted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slogans such as <em>\u201cThink Different\u201d<\/em> or <em>\u201cJust Do It\u201d<\/em> fall outside copyright scope.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character names or brief expressions like <em>\u201cForever Yours\u201d<\/em> are not copyrightable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While these may form part of a broader literary work, the isolated phrase or name itself does not meet the threshold for copyright protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ideas_Concepts_and_Themes\"><\/span>4. Ideas, Concepts, and Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A fundamental tenet of copyright law is that <strong>ideas are not protected\u2014only their expression is<\/strong>. This principle ensures that creativity remains fluid, allowing others to build upon common ideas without fear of infringement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples-4\"><\/span>Examples:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The general theme of <em>\u201ca rags-to-riches story\u201d<\/em> or <em>\u201cstar-crossed lovers\u201d<\/em> cannot be copyrighted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>scientific concept, formula, or discovery<\/strong> cannot be registered as a literary work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instructions or recipes<\/strong> listing ingredients without descriptive narrative are not copyrightable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only when an idea is expressed through an original narrative, structure, or creative form does it attract copyright protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mere_Translations_or_Reproductions_Without_Creativity\"><\/span>5. Mere Translations or Reproductions Without Creativity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Translating a work word-for-word without adding interpretative value, linguistic skill, or creative insight does not make it an original literary work. Similarly, reproductions of pre-existing works without alteration or commentary are not eligible for protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples-5\"><\/span>Examples:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Literal translations generated by software or AI tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exact reproductions of public domain books or government reports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplicated text from another author\u2019s work without transformation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To gain protection, the translation must demonstrate individuality and literary craftsmanship that differentiates it from the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Works_Created_by_Artificial_Intelligence_Without_Human_Authorship\"><\/span>6. Works Created by Artificial Intelligence Without Human Authorship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Indian copyright law, authorship must be attributed to a <strong>natural person<\/strong>. Consequently, works generated entirely by artificial intelligence, without human input or creative direction, do not qualify for copyright protection or registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples-6\"><\/span>Examples:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI-generated poems, essays, or novels created autonomously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer-generated reports or news summaries without human editing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Until legislative reform addresses this evolving issue, copyright remains confined to human creativity and authorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Works_in_the_Public_Domain_or_Whose_Copyright_Has_Expired\"><\/span>7. Works in the Public Domain or Whose Copyright Has Expired<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Copyright is not perpetual\u2014it endures for the author\u2019s lifetime plus sixty years in India. Once this term expires, the work enters the <strong>public domain<\/strong>, becoming freely usable by all. Such works cannot be re-registered or claimed as new creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples-7\"><\/span>Examples:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Classical literary works by <strong>William Shakespeare<\/strong> or <strong>Rabindranath Tagore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ancient scriptures and texts like the <strong>Bhagavad Gita<\/strong> or the <strong>Bible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These timeless works belong to humanity at large and can be freely reproduced, translated, or adapted without permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Obscene_Defamatory_or_Immoral_Works\"><\/span>8. Obscene, Defamatory, or Immoral Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Copyright protection is intended to promote creativity, not to shield obscenity or immorality. The <strong>Registrar of Copyrights<\/strong> may refuse registration for works that are defamatory, obscene, or contrary to public policy and moral standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples-8\"><\/span>Examples:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Literary works that promote <strong>hatred, violence, or discrimination<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pornographic content<\/strong> or material offensive to public decency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Texts defaming individuals or communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This safeguard ensures that copyright serves the public good by fostering intellectual and moral enrichment rather than moral corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Copyright Act, 1957<\/strong> does not seek to protect everything written or recorded\u2014it rewards genuine creativity and intellectual effort. Literary works that lack originality, fall under public property, or contravene public morality cannot be registered. The purpose of such exclusions is to prevent monopolization of common ideas and ensure that knowledge, culture, and information remain accessible to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, <strong>copyright registration in India<\/strong> is a tool to encourage human creativity, promote innovation, and enrich society\u2019s intellectual heritage\u2014while preserving a fair balance between individual rights and collective progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/legal\/article-18339-inefficacy-of-the-copyright-act-of-1957-in-contemporary-india.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inefficacy Of The Copyright Act Of 1957 In Contemporary India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Copyright_Registration_in_India_%E2%80%93_Contact_Me\"><\/span>Copyright Registration in India \u2013 Contact Me<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adv. Tarun Choudhury<\/strong>, a seasoned <strong><a href=\"\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-of-india-structure-jurisdiction-and-filing-procedures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supreme Court of India<\/a><\/strong> practitioner with over <strong>25 years of experience<\/strong>, specializes in constitutional, civil, and federal litigation. He has successfully represented numerous clients in matters involving Intellectual property laws i.e. <strong>Copyright, Trademerk, Patent and Industrial Design<\/strong> . 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