EVOLVING DIMENSIONS OF COPYRIGHT PROTECTION FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY: A COMPARATIVE LEGAL STUDY OF INDIA AND INTERNATIONAL NORMS
AUTHOR – SHREYA SAXENA, LLM STUDENT AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, AMITY UNIVERSITY (AUUP) NOIDA UTTAR PRADESH
BEST CITATION – SHREYA SAXENA, EVOLVING DIMENSIONS OF COPYRIGHT PROTECTION FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY: A COMPARATIVE LEGAL STUDY OF INDIA AND INTERNATIONAL NORMS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (5) OF 2026, PG. 925-942, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344. DOI – https://doi.org/10.65393/V6I599
This paper undertakes a comparative legal analysis of copyright protection for cinematographic works in India alongside established international norms, particularly focusing on the challenges presented by digital technologies and artificial intelligence. It critically examines how emerging issues like generative AI necessitate a re-evaluation of existing copyright frameworks to maintain a balance between safeguarding creators’ rights and fostering innovation[1]. Specifically, this study will delve into the complexities arising from generative AI’s capacity to produce novel outputs from copyrighted material, thereby implicating the integrity of copyright protection and the evolving contours of personality rights[2]. This analysis will also explore the potential for non-expressive use of copyrighted works in machine learning, considering whether such applications fall outside traditional copyright subject matter entirely in the Indian legal context. The paper will assess how various jurisdictions are currently navigating the intricate intersection of generative AI, copyright, and personality rights, examining recent legal developments and judicial interpretations. Furthermore, this research will investigate the unique architectural elements within Indian Copyright Law that might offer distinct perspectives on issues such as reproduction and adaptation rights in the context of AI-generated content[3]. Such an examination is crucial given the global implications of AI-generated content, which can transcend national borders instantaneously, leading to diverse legal consequences across different jurisdictions. This comparative study endeavors to identify best practices and potential pathways for harmonization between India’s copyright regime and international standards in addressing these technologically induced legal complexities.
[1] Redefining Copyright in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: An Ethical and Legal Perspectives from India and the United States of America
[2] Copyright and Personality Rights: A Comparative Legal Perspective.
[3] Agrawal A & Jain SS, Indian Copyright Law and Generative AI