The Delhi High Court on October 7, 2026, issued a permanent injunction blocking 63 websites, including 123MoviesHub and Putlocker domains, from streaming or distributing copyrighted films. The order followed a copyright infringement suit filed by six major entertainment companies: Universal City Studios LLC, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., Netflix Studios LLC, Paramount Pictures Corporation, and Disney Enterprises Inc., according to medianama.com.
The court ruled without oral evidence or a separate summary judgment application, citing Rule 27 of the Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2022. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav noted that the defendants had been notified over four years ago but failed to contest the claims or appear in court. The judgment relied on uncontroverted pleadings and documents, finding no need for additional affidavits or oral evidence, as reported by medianama.com.
This ruling underscores the judiciary's approach to combating online piracy by swiftly addressing copyright violations through summary judgments. The case involves prominent studios and streaming platforms, reflecting ongoing efforts to protect intellectual property rights in India’s digital content market. The decision aligns with global trends where courts increasingly block piracy sites to safeguard entertainment industry revenues, as detailed by medianama.com.
The permanent block affects 63 domains implicated in unauthorized distribution of copyrighted audiovisual works. The court’s order is a significant enforcement action under the Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2022, marking a notable precedent in copyright litigation involving major international studios in India, according to medianama.com.