The Delhi University Photocopy Store
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University Press, Cambridge University Press and Taylor & Francis Case
This story will take you back to your college days for sure, when only one student
bought or “found” a required texbook and all the student would rush to the local copier
to get their hands on the hottest material. Weren’t those local copiers the saviors?
Apparently being a savior can be dangerous for your business.
Meet the renowned Rameshwari Photocopy Service, situated near the Delhi School
for Economics in the north campus in Delhi. Following a petition filed by prominent
publishers such as University Press, Cambridge University Press, and Taylor & Francis, the Delhi High Court put a ban on this shop.
In a groundbreaking decision, the Delhi High Court dismissed suits by these three
international publishers against the sale of photocopied books and pages in Delhi
University. The ban was ultimatley lifted on photocopier kiosk from issuing copies of
chapters from textbooks to students, a move that had been challenged by major publishing giants.
Delhi University itself supported these photocopiers, arguing that reproducing
copyrighted books for educational purposes should not be considered infringement.
The court’s landmark verdict is expected to have far-reaching implications for copyright laws in India.
Experts and analysts praised the ruling, stating that it balanced public and private interests and positioned India at the forefront of the global debate on intellectual property rights.
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