What happened
The Indian Express argued for stronger anti-piracy measures and more effective legal action against copyright piracy. The argument links piracy with harm to India’s creative industry and harm to creators’ livelihoods.
Background and earlier position
Copyright enforcement depends on the ability of legal remedies to stop unlawful copying and unlicensed distribution in practice. Enforcement is more effective when actions happen promptly and when infringement leads to credible consequences.
What changed now
The Indian Express placed stronger emphasis on tougher anti-piracy law and on improving enforcement effectiveness. The goal is to make unlicensed distribution harder and less profitable.
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