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The Delhi High Court has issued an ex parte interim injunction in favor of JioStar India Private Limited, restraining rogue websites and mobile apps from unauthorized streaming of the ongoing India vs. South Africa cricket series and the upcoming India vs. New Zealand series in 2026. The court underscored JioStar’s exclusive global digital media and television rights for these matches, acquired through significant financial investment.

Justice Tejas Karia observed that piracy of JioStar’s copyrighted cricket broadcast poses a recurring threat and could cause irreparable financial harm by undermining the value of JioStar’s exclusive rights. The unauthorized streaming was also held to constitute copyright infringement under the Copyright Act, encompassing broadcast footage, commentary, and other components.

The Court ordered the blocking and suspension of eight domain names associated with four infringing entities by domain name registrars and internet service providers within 72 hours. These entities were prohibited from hosting, streaming, reproducing, or distributing the cricket content online. Additionally, the court commanded disclosure of the infringers’ operator details within four weeks.

JioStar was granted liberty to notify ISPs of any further unauthorized streaming sites for immediate blocking to prevent ongoing rights violations and financial loss.