The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford & Others vs Rameshwari Photocopy Services & Others

Timeline

1. 7 Dec 2016Judgment

   Division Bench confirms Single Judge order in Rameshwari Photocopy case

   The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal, upholding the Single Judge's ruling that the reproduction of copyrighted material for educational course packs at Delhi University does not constitute copyright infringement.

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   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court ruled that making copies of books for students is not a copyright violation.

   Who:

   The University of Oxford and others are the plaintiffs, while Rameshwari Photocopy Services and others are the defendants. The Delhi High Court made the ruling.

   When:

   Reported on 7 Dec 2016.

   Where:

   Delhi High Court in Delhi.

   Why:

   The court decided that reproducing copyrighted materials for educational course packs is allowed.

   What it means:

   The higher court confirmed the previous decision that supported the photocopy service.

2. 24 Sep 2016News

   Delhi University Photocopy Shop Judgement: A Landmark In The Access To Knowledge Movement In India

   The litigation initiated by some of the major publishers like Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press against University of Delhi and a small...

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   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court ruled in favor of a photocopy shop in a legal fight over course materials.

   Who:

   The publishers Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press, the University of Delhi, and Rameshwari Photocopy Services.

   When:

   Reported on 24 Sep 2016.

   Where:

   Delhi High Court, Delhi.

   Why:

   The court determined this action serves the movement for access to knowledge.

   What it means:

   This development marks a landmark judgment for the legal rights of educational institutions to copy materials.