GRAMOPHONE COMPANY OF INDIA LTD. vs BIRENDRA BAHADUR PANDEY & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that international law can be incorporated into municipal law without explicit legislative action, provided it does not conflict with existing statutes. The Court clarified that the term 'import' in Section 53 of the Copyright Act, 1957 encompasses more than mere entry into India, requiring a consideration of the goods' integration into local commerce. The appeal was allowed, reversing the High Court's decision that dismissed the writ petition of the appellant-company regarding the unauthorized importation of cassettes.