DoT Issued Directive on Blocking of Illegal Sports Streaming Domains — HC Order Compliance

May 25, 2026 | by TeamLease RegTech Legal Research Team

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Industry Specific ComplianceThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued a directive to all licensees holding Internet Service Authorization pursuant to orders passed by the High Court of Delhi in CS(COMM) No. 89/2026: JioStar India Private Limited vs. GHD Sports & Ors dated January 30, 2026, and 15 April 15, 2026.

As part of the directive, DoT enclosed the Court’s orders and a list of 128 websites/domains identified in the litigation for alleged unauthorised streaming and dissemination of copyrighted sports content. Referring to Paragraphs 36 and 37 of the order dated 30 January 2026 and Paragraphs 2 and 3 of the order dated April 15, 2026, licensees were directed to take immediate action to block access to the listed domains in compliance with the judicial directions.

Please refer to the document attached below for more details.

[File No.: 4-10/2025-DGT/4(Part-VIII)]


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