Justice Jyoti Singh passed the order in Amazon Seller Services Private Limited v. Cinevood and others, CS(COMM) 1002/2026. According to the plaint recorded in the order, Amazon owns the copyright in VIBE, which was scheduled for theatrical release on September 18, at least one defendant website already listed the film under a coming soon category, and takedown notices sent on September 7 drew no response. The court found a prima facie case, a balance of convenience in Amazon's favour and a risk of irreparable harm. It restrained the 11 named websites from hosting, streaming or making the film available. Domain registrars must lock and suspend the domains within 36 hours of receiving the order, internet service providers must block them at once, and the Department of Telecommunications and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology must notify providers within 36 hours. Registrars must also disclose operator and KYC details in a sealed cover within four weeks. If Amazon finds other websites streaming the film, it may report them to the authorities, providers and registrars for blocking in real time, then file affidavits and impleadment applications. The court relied on its earlier orders in Jiostar India v. Vegamovies.Yachts and Universal City Studios v. Dotmovies Baby. Summons are returnable before the Joint Registrar on October 7, 2026, and the court will hear the matter on January 19, 2027.
IND IP and Copyright 21 Sept 2026
Delhi High Court Allows Real-Time Blocking of New Piracy Sites for Amazon's VIBE
India's Delhi High Court on September 15 granted Amazon Seller Services an ex parte ad interim injunction against 11 piracy websites over its film VIBE, ahead of a scheduled September 18 release. Registrars must suspend the domains within 36 hours, and Amazon may seek real-time blocking of further sites.
Source: Delhi High Court order, September 15, 2026
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