Delhi High Court has granted a “superlative injunction” in favour of Star India, empowering the broadcaster to take immediate action against mobile applications and websites that illegally stream its content.

The order, issued by Justice Saurabh Banerjee on May 29, allows Star India to block new piracy platforms including mobile apps without the need to approach the court each time a violation is discovered.

As reported by Storyboard18, the court’s decision represents a major leap in legal enforcement against piracy, particularly in the realm of live sports streaming. Star India, which holds exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for major cricket tournaments like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the upcoming England Tour of India in 2025, has been battling illegal platforms such as “IPTV Smarters” that continue to stream its content without authorisation.

The broadcaster had previously secured a temporary injunction on February 10, blocking several websites known for piracy. However, as the IPL season progressed, Star India identified 16 additional rogue websites and three mobile apps that surfaced to exploit the surge in viewer demand. Arguing that the traditional legal process was too slow to counter the speed at which pirated streams appear especially during live events the broadcaster urged the court for stronger, pre-emptive relief.