Dear Experts,
Can any one throw light on the meaning and scope of self-plagiarism ? I want reply in detail with examples. Whether it is suable ? if so, under which Section of Copyright Act ? I have read about it in a book but it was too brief to grasp.
Thanks a lot.
Self-Plagiarism Unpacked: Navigating Ethical Boundaries and Legal Risks in Academic Writing and Publication Practices A discussion forum explores self-plagiarism, examining its legal and ethical implications in academic and publishing contexts. The detailed response defines self-plagiarism as reusing one's own previously published work without proper disclosure, highlighting different types such as duplicate publication and text recycling. The analysis covers potential legal consequences under Indian copyright law, emphasizing that self-plagiarism becomes legally actionable when copyright is transferred or contractual obligations are breached. (AI Summary)