Rights of the Artists in India

Artistic creation and legal protection often clash, as art is seen both as a personal expression and a commercial product. In India, with its rich cultural history and large entertainment industry, creators still face deep-rooted challenges. Many actors, musicians, and visual artists face unfair power imbalances, exploitative contracts, art forgery, and the loss of personal dignity. Studies of laws and crime data show how serious these problems are. While laws like the Copyright Act are meant to protect creators’ rights and identities, these protections are rarely enforced in practice. Weak enforcement of intellectual property laws shows that the current system is ill-equipped to address modern creative theft. The problem has worsened since specialised appeal forums were removed, forcing independent artists into lengthy legal battles. At the same time, the rise of digital technology brings new risks, such as corporate safe harbours and fast-growing generative AI, which make old legal tools less effective. To protect creators and cultural heritage, there is a need for broad reforms, new specialised tribunals, and strong digital policies

Appeal · Cultural property · Enforcement · Entertainment · Intellectual property · Moral rights · Copyright and Intellectual Property · Law in Society and Culture · Law, AI, and Intellectual Property