The Delhi High Court has granted ex parte ad interim injunctions in favour of JioStar India Private Limited, restraining rogue websites and mobile applications from illegally streaming the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The orders were passed in CS(COMM) 313/2026 and CS(COMM) 319/2026, just days ahead of the tournament scheduled to commence on 28th March 2026.
Recognising JioStar’s exclusive digital and broadcast rights for the TATA IPL from 2023 to 2027, the Court held that any unauthorised streaming would amount to infringement of its statutory and proprietary rights, causing irreparable harm.
In CS(COMM) 313/2026, the Court restrained identified rogue websites, including daddylives.nl, daddylive.top, daddylive.cv and daddylive.online, from hosting or streaming TATA IPL content without authorisation. It also granted a dynamic injunction, enabling JioStar to notify additional infringing websites in real time, which must then be promptly blocked by Domain Name Registrars (DNRs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
In CS(COMM) 319/2026, the Court extended similar protection against rogue Android-based mobile applications such as Abbasi TV, CricFY TV, RTS TV, CricPK and HD Streamz, which distribute pirated content via APK files. Taking note of the growing threat posed by such apps, the Court granted a dynamic+ injunction, covering not only existing platforms but also future infringing variants, mirror links and associated interfaces.
The Court directed DNRs to suspend infringing domains and disclose registrant details, including KYC and payment information. ISPs and telecom service providers were ordered to block access to such platforms within strict timelines, in some cases within 36 hours. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) have also been directed to issue the necessary notifications to ensure compliance.
The Court observed that piracy through anonymous and constantly evolving digital networks requires real-time enforcement measures. It further noted that unauthorised dissemination of TATA IPL content would significantly impact JioStar’s ability to monetise its exclusive rights.
These orders reinforce the judiciary’s continued commitment to protecting intellectual property rights and ensuring a secure digital viewing ecosystem for audiences.
