The Registrar of Copyrights is a statutory authority appointed under the Copyright Act, 1957 and functions under the administrative control of the Central Government. The Registrar plays a crucial role in the administration of copyright law in India, particularly in maintaining records, facilitating registration, and ensuring compliance with statutory provisions. The office of the Registrar operates through the Copyright Office, which acts as the primary body for processing applications and maintaining the Register of Copyrights. One of the primary powers and functions of the Registrar is to maintain the Register of Copyrights. This register contains particulars of all works in which copyright subsists and includes details such as the name of the author, the title of the work, the class of work, and the ownership of copyright. The Registrar is responsible for ensuring that entries in the register are accurate, updated, and accessible to the public. This function is essential because the register serves as prima facie evidence of the particulars entered therein in any legal proceedings. The Registrar is also empowered to process applications for registration of copyright. Although copyright protection is automatic and does not depend on registration, registration provides legal advantages such as evidentiary value in disputes. The Registrar examines applications to ensure that they comply with statutory requirements, including proper documentation, payment of fees, and absence of discrepancies. If objections are raised or discrepancies are found, the Registrar may call for clarification or additional information from the applicant. In cases where objections are filed by third parties against a copyright application, the Registrar has quasi-judicial powers to adjudicate such disputes. The Registrar may conduct hearings, examine evidence, and provide both parties an opportunity to present their case. After considering the merits, the Registrar may