Delhi High Court orders restoration of the 4PM YouTube channel, orders temporary block on ‘objectionable’ videos
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav of the Delhi High Court has ordered the interim restoration of the YouTube channel “4PM,” some two months after the Union government suspended it due to content purportedly threatening “national security, sovereignty, and public order.” Sanjay Sharma and a co-petitioner filed a writ petition against the Union government and YouTube. The petitioner contended that authorities had not revealed “the reason for blocking as well as the blocking order,” nor had they conveyed the Inter-Departmental Committee’s final order. In addition, the petitioners claimed that the IDC hearing was conducted in an opaque manner. However, the court ordered YouTube to keep 26 suspected “objectionable/offending” videos disabled.
Delhi High Court seeks response from MIB and Prasar Bharti over broadcast uncertainty of Fifa World Cup 2026
The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and Prasar Bharati in response to a petition seeking a guaranteed coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India. The lawsuit, filed by Advocate Avdhesh Bairwa, comes amid unprecedented uncertainty because no Indian broadcaster has officially won media rights for the competition, which begins on June 11, 2026.
Delhi High Court refuses to pass an interim injunction against T-Series over Oye Oye song dispute
The Delhi High Court refused to grant an interim injunction in favour of Trimurti Films in its copyright dispute with the makers of Dhurandhar 2 over the song Rang De Lal (Oye Oye), however, directed T-Series to deposit a sum of INR 50 Lakhs rupees.
Delhi High Court passes order in favour of Universal Studios in a suit filed against piracy of its movies in India
The Delhi High Court recently granted American film production company Universal City Studios temporary relief on a petition alleging large-scale movie piracy by rogue websites that exploited the name of the movie information database, IMDb. The Court found that rogue companies routed users from IMDb’s website to websites that unlawfully stream Hollywood films owned by Universal Studios.
Reliance-Disney’s Jiostar sues Zee over alleged unauthorised broadcast of Bollywood films
According to Reuters, Reliance-Disney media venture JioStar has filed a lawsuit against Zee Entertainment over the alleged unlawful broadcast of Bollywood films to which the Reliance-led firm has the rights. The case is the latest escalation in an increasingly nasty legal battle between two of India’s largest media organizations. They are already embroiled in a separate $1 billion arbitration in London over a failed cricket rights deal.
Delhi High Court restrains Apple and Google to act against apps promoting crime and porn
The Delhi High Court ordered Google and Apple to take strict action against mobile applications that promote pornography and prostitution and are available on Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store. The Court ordered Google and Apple to take action against such apps when they are submitted to the Play Store and App Store.
ASCI releases draft rules for labelling AI generated advertisements
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has issued draft rules for the responsible labelling of synthetically created Artificial Intelligence (AI) material in advertising, suggesting a risk-based approach to ensure transparency and consumer protection. According to ASCI, AI use in advertising is only considered misleading or detrimental if it generates unrealistic expectations, exploits vulnerable populations, shows dangerous scenarios, or mimics a real person’s likeness without permission.
The Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation joins legal battle over streaming of TV channels on Prasar Bharati’s platform
The Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation has joined the legal dispute over Prasar Bharati’s WAVES platform. The issue is over whether OTT services can transmit live TV channels. The All India Digital Cable Federation opposes this, citing distribution rules. Prasar Bharati claims the TRAI lacks jurisdiction over OTT content. This reignites previous debates over internet-delivered television services.
