Delhi HC Protects Jiostar by Blocking Unauthorized Streams of India vs South Africa and New Zealand Cricket Series

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Delhi HC Protects Jiostar by Blocking Unauthorized Streams of India vs South Africa and New Zealand Cricket Series

The Delhi High Court has intervened in the ongoing cricket streaming controversy by granting an ex-parte ad-interim injunction in favor of Jiostar. This decision aims to protect Jiostar from unauthorized streaming of the South Africa versus India cricket series and the New Zealand tour of India.

Key Details of the Court Ruling

Justice Tejas Karia emphasized the need for protecting Jiostar’s exclusive rights, which were acquired from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He noted that failing to grant the injunction could lead to irreparable harm to Jiostar.

Concerns Over Unauthorized Streaming

Jiostar’s legal counsel highlighted serious concerns regarding rogue applications offering unauthorized access to their content. These platforms were providing live cricket matches either for free or at a minimal cost. According to the court, this unauthorized dissemination poses a significant threat to Jiostar’s revenue streams.

Exclusive Media Rights

Jiostar owns media rights for various sporting events, including international cricket.
They entered a Media Rights Agreement with BCCI for exclusive global digital media and television rights.
The agreement covers BCCI events from 2023 to 2028.

The BCCI has confirmed Jiostar’s exclusive rights. The court’s ruling was necessary to safeguard these rights and prevent copyright infringements linked to the broadcast content.

The Implications of the Ruling

The injunction restricts rogue websites from hosting, streaming, or distributing content related to both the South Africa tour of India in 2025 and the New Zealand tour of India in 2026. This ruling is expected to mitigate potential revenue loss and uphold the integrity of cricket broadcasting.

Advocates representing Jiostar in this case included Siddharth Chopra, Yatinder Garg, Priyansh Kohli, Ishi Singh, Shudhata Sudhir, and Manish Singh. Their efforts aim to maintain Jiostar’s standing in the competitive sports media landscape.