• amitanju

This discourse critically interrogates the evolution of Indian copyright statutes vis-à-vis international obligations, scrutinises the operational efficacy of legal doctrines in mediating the tension between proprietary control and expressive freedoms, and evaluates the ramifications of emergent technological modalities-such as artificial intelligence and automated enforcement-on both enforcement paradigms and user rights. While the monopoly of intellectual property is designed to incentivise creative endeavour and ensure just remuneration for intellectual labor, it has become increasingly contentious in the digital age, where technological advancements facilitate effortless replication, instantaneous global dissemination, and the emergence of new forms of creative expression. By illuminating the intricate interplay between intellectual property entitlements, monopolistic privileges, and expressive liberties, this inquiry aspires to delineate cogent pathways toward a sophisticated synthesis that duly incentivises creative innovation while safeguarding the democratic imperative of participatory cultural engagement in the digital commons. Ultimately, the paper seeks to articulate forward-looking recommendations for recalibrating India’s legal and regulatory frameworks, ensuring that copyright protection remains robust yet responsive to the imperatives of freedom of expression and equitable public access in the digital age.

Copyright law, Digital age, Freedom of expression, Public access, Creators’ rights, Fair dealing, Fair use, Indian Copyright Act 1957, Copyright (Amendment) Act 2012, Intermediary liability, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Technological Protection Measures (TPM), Online content platforms, Artificial intelligence and copyright, Jurisdictional challenges, Piracy and enforcement, Public domain, Digital commons, AI-generated works, Statutory licensing, Competition and monopoly in copyright, User rights vs proprietary control, Digital copyright reform, Access to knowledge, Participatory culture, Copyright policy and governance

"COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: BALANCING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION BETWEEN CREATORS RIGHTS AND PUBLIC ACCESS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.d72-d81, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509312.pdf

"COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: BALANCING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION BETWEEN CREATORS RIGHTS AND PUBLIC ACCESS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppd72-d81, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509312.pdf