THE PERFORMER RIGHTS IN THE MULTIMEDIA INDUSTRY
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This article sought to evaluate the performer's standing in India's audiovisual industry by tracing it back to the beginning of the industry and also to understand the protection offered to the performance by existing statutes with the goal of providing employment and social security to the performer. The performer's status is determined by examining judicial opinions.
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