What does Shariah say about software copyright, with or without government support?

What the Shariah says about the software copyright in both cases when Government supports the software copyright and when Government does not support the software copyright?

Answer:

(Fatwa: 718=678/B)

Software copyright is acceptable by Shariah.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

This answer was collected from the official ifta website of Darul Uloom Deoband in India.

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