


This page aims to inform the general public about piracy and encourage them to be safe from such acts. Piracy is an act of crime and is considered a serious offence under the Copyright Act of 1957. People circulating pirated copies on illegal torrent websites can also face a jail term.ĭisclaimer – Monofindia does not aim to promote or condone piracy in any way. Besides this, a fine of ₹10 lakhs can also be imposed on the culprits.

As per the Cinematograph Act approved in 2019, any individual found recording a movie without the written consent of the producers can face a jail term up to 3 years. The Government has taken definitive steps to eradicate piracy of films. Khatrimaza What is the government doing to stop piracy?
