ANTHOLOGY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES UNDER COPYRIGHT

In the course of the years, rapidly emerging technology have influenced the academic environment in many ways. Access to a variety of information is now simpler than ever.  Although technology development is a benefit, many issues arise. They are never overwhelming. Technological itself most frequently arrives with remedies Owing to technological developments, this accessibility has also created a pandora box of false and incorrect material accessible on many academic and non-academic sites. It is thus essential that correct and well investigated information be disseminated. Academic research is at stake here. Good academic research is also essential in the creation of well-written and comprehensive textbooks which may be utilised for academic purposes. The recent High Court decision in Delhi that acknowledged this concept was welcomed by students, Indian publishers, etc. as historical. This article would thus analyse the exemption to fair usage for educational or scholarly reasons. It also explains the Indian stance on copying, whether it constitutes a copyright violation in light of the current High Court decision in Delhi. Further this article will also analyse the implications of the case Delhi University which dealt with copyright law and fair use in context of authorial rights and academic access.