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Relevant Acts and provisions
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Section Order XXXIX Rule 1Section Order XXXIX Rule 2
Copyright Act, 1957
Provisions considered: Copyright Act, 1957, read with Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Brief facts
Six major film studios, owners of copyright in a large body of films and television content, sued sixteen rogue websites, along with domain name registrars, internet service providers and government departments, alleging that the websites hosted, streamed and made available their copyrighted content without authorisation.
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Cases cited
- UTV Software Communications Ltd. v. 1337X.to, 2019 SCC OnLine Del 8002
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Keywords
Copyright Infringement Digital Platforms Dynamic Injunction Film And OTT Content Online Infringement
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