Viacom18 has announced that it has obtained a dynamic injunction order from the Delhi High Court, granting the network the authority to protect from infringement of the ongoing reality shows, including Bigg Boss Hindi, Bigg Boss Kannada and the upcoming Bigg Boss Marathi.
Bigg Boss is broadcast on the Viacom18 network through its Colors branded Hindi and regional channels and on the JioCinema OTT app.
The Delhi High Court, in its recent order, directed various rogue and pirate websites to be suspended/locked by respective Domain Name Registrars. The court recognised the immense popularity of the shows in India and acknowledged Viacom18’s right in protecting the content.
The order specifically restrains the rogue websites mentioned in the suit and further instructs Internet Service Providers (ISPs), the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeITy) to block access to such rogue websites.
The order also allows Viacom18 to add any additional infringing websites using the name “Bigg Boss” in their domain or any other websites which are telecasting the program ‘Bigg Boss’ illegally and extend the injunction to such additional websites.
Anil Lale, General Counsel, Viacom18, stated, “The issuance of this Dynamic Injunction Order underscores the court’s profound recognition of the inherent value of content and the pressing need to combat piracy in real-time. The proactive stance taken by the Honourable court provides invaluable support in our continuing fight against piracy.”
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