New Delhi: In a significant development for India’s rapidly expanding microdrama and short-form digital content sector, the Delhi High Court has granted ex parte ad interim relief to Greenhorn Wellness Private Limited, the operator of Story TV, in a copyright and trademark infringement case against multiple online platforms allegedly distributing its original content without authorisation.
The order, passed by Hon’ble Justice Jyoti Singh on May 29, 2026, in CS(COMM) 618/2026, restrains the identified infringing platforms as well as unknown operators from hosting, streaming, distributing, indexing, downloading, making available, or otherwise exploiting Story TV’s copyrighted content through websites, mobile applications, Telegram channels, online indexing platforms, or any other digital medium.
According to the plaint filed by Story TV, the company discovered during the third week of May 2026 that several platforms, including microtv.my.id, microtv.one and reeltv.buzz, were allegedly storing, publishing and distributing its copyrighted works without authorisation. The platforms were purportedly enabling users to access, stream and download Story TV’s original content outside the company’s authorised ecosystem.
The Court observed that the alleged infringement extended beyond direct hosting of content. One of the platforms was reportedly functioning as an indexing and redirection service, while certain Telegram channels were allegedly being used to promote pirated content, circulate infringing links, accept requests for specific microdrama series and drive traffic to unauthorised websites and applications.
As part of its directions, the Court ordered the identified infringing URLs to be taken down within 36 hours of receipt of the order. Domain name registrars have also been directed to block or suspend the associated domain names within the same timeframe, submit compliance affidavits and disclose details of the individuals or entities operating the infringing platforms.
Additionally, Telegram FZ-LLC has been directed to block or suspend the infringing Telegram channels identified in the proceedings and file a compliance affidavit before the Court.
Legal experts note that the order carries broader implications for India’s growing digital entertainment landscape, particularly the emerging microdrama category, which has witnessed rapid audience adoption in recent years. The ruling recognises, at least at the interim stage, the importance of safeguarding original short-form digital content from piracy and unauthorised distribution.
The order also highlights the evolving nature of online piracy, where rogue operators increasingly deploy interconnected networks of websites, mobile applications, indexing services and messaging platforms to circumvent enforcement measures and distribute copyrighted content.
The matter was argued by Senior Advocate J. Sai Deepak. Story TV was represented by Mohit Goel, Sidhant Goel, Abhishek Kotnala, Kartikeya Tandon and Arpit Pundit from Sim and San Attorneys at Law.
The case is expected to be closely watched by content creators, digital platforms and rights holders as India continues to strengthen its legal framework for protecting intellectual property in the fast-growing digital content economy.
