Copyright Ordinance, 1962

Copyright Ordinance, 1962 — section 74A

74A. Power of Magistrate to award compensation for offences under this Chapter..—(1) The Magistrate may, when passing a sentence of fine, direct that an amount not exceeding fifty per cent of the fine imposed by him but commensurate with the loss suffered by the party shall be paid as compensation to the person whose right has been infringed or to the heirs or legal representatives of such person.

(2)Payment of any compensation to any person under sub-section (1) shall be without prejudice to his right to any claim in a suit or other proceeding which may be instituted, or may be pending in a Court, in relation to the same matter.] CHAPTER XV APPEALS

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