Registration of Copyright in Cinematograph Films Act, 1977 (Act No. 62 of 1977)

Evidence

31. Registration to be prima facie evidence of validity

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In all civil and criminal proceedings relating to copyright in cinematograph films (including applications under section 17 of this Act), the fact that a person is registered as the owner or licensee of the copyright in a cinematograph film shall be prima facie evidence of the validity of the original registration of that copyright and of all subsequent assignments and transmissions thereof.