Delhi HC Grants Anti-Piracy Relief To JioStar Ahead Of IPL 2026

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • Delhi High Court (HC) has granted an interim relief to JioStar India for blocking illegal streaming of the tournament days before the commencement of the IPL 2026
  • The court passed ex parte ad interim injunctions via two separate orders dated March 25 (Wednesday) against rogue websites and Android-based apps accused of pirating IPL content
  • Notably, JioStar holds exclusive digital and broadcast rights for the IPL from 2023 to 2027, acquired via Viacom18 and approved by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)