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Neha, a photographer, takes a beautiful photograph of a sunset and posts it on her personal blog. A local travel magazine uses the image without Neha’s permission. The publishers credit Neha as the photographer but do not pay her or seek her consent. Neha considers taking legal action against the magazine. In this context which of the following options is correct?
Neha, a photographer, takes a beautiful photograph of a sunset and posts it on her personal blog. A local travel magazine uses the image without Neha’s permission. The publishers credit Neha as the photographer but do not pay her or seek her consent. Neha considers taking legal action against the magazine. In this context which of the following options is correct?
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Copyright protection exists from the moment a creative work is created—no registration needed. Permission is mandatory for use.
Updated On: Jan 14, 2026
- Neha cannot take legal action because the magazine credited her as the photographer.
- Neha can take legal action because her photograph is protected by copyright and the magazine used it without permission.
- Neha cannot take legal action because the photograph was available for the general public on her blog.
- Neha can only take legal action if she had registered the photograph with a copyright office.
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Under Indian copyright law and international intellectual property standards, a photograph, as an original creative work, is inherently protected by copyright upon its creation. The creator, Neha, possesses exclusive rights concerning the photograph's utilization, replication, and dissemination. Publishing the photograph without her authorization constitutes an infringement of her rights, irrespective of whether attribution is provided.
Option (A) is invalid; acknowledging the creator does not obviate the requirement for permission or a license.
Option (B) is valid; Neha maintains copyright, and the magazine violated this right by employing the image without consent.
Option (C) is invalid; making an image publicly available does not grant unrestricted usage rights.
Option (D) is invalid; copyright protection is automatic and does not depend on formal registration for its existence or enforcement.
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