DoT directs ISPs to block 12 websites pursuant to Delhi High Court order in Star India piracy case

Jul 12, 2026 | by TeamLease RegTech Legal Research Team

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Industry Specific ComplianceThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT), on July 7, 2026, directed all Licensees holding Internet Service Authorisation to block access to 12 websites/domains in compliance with the Delhi High Court's order dated September 26, 2024 in CS(COMM) No. 837/2024, Star India Pvt. Ltd. v. Movieblast Application and Others.

The communication refers to paragraph 43 of the Court's order and the 161st to 172nd additional lists submitted by the plaintiff, along with affidavits filed between March and June 2026, identifying additional websites and domains engaged in alleged copyright infringement. The enclosed list specifies the 12 websites/domains that are required to be blocked in accordance with the Court's directions.

Accordingly, all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been instructed to take immediate action to block access to the identified websites/domains to ensure compliance with the Delhi High Court's order.


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