- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:43 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Jolly LLB 3 Release: The Delhi High Court has issued a strong order preventing several rogue websites from illegally streaming, hosting, or screening the much-anticipated Bollywood film Jolly LLB 3, which is set for release on September 19. Justice Tejas Karia granted a dynamic+ injunction in favour of JioStar India Private Limited, the film’s producer, emphasising that any delay in action could result in serious financial losses and an irreparable violation of the company’s copyright.
JioStar India had filed a copyright infringement suit against these rogue websites, seeking protection for its intellectual property rights. Kangra Talkies, which handled the development and line production of the film, confirmed to the Court that JioStar is the sole and exclusive owner of all rights connected to Jolly LLB 3. These include intellectual property rights, distribution rights, and all exploitation rights related to the script and the finished film. In its order, the Court noted that the digital age has made piracy more widespread and immediate action is needed to prevent damage to producers. The injunction, therefore, directed the suspension and blocking of the domain name records (DNRs) of the offending websites. Additionally, access to these rogue platforms must be blocked and deactivated to ensure the film is not leaked or streamed illegally once it hits theatres.
Meanwhile, Justice Karia explained, “It is evident that considering the possibility of unauthorised dissemination of the film in the age of the internet, swift and effective measures are necessary to contain the spread of unauthorised copies.” The Court stressed that even a short delay in blocking such websites could cause substantial financial damage to JioStar while also undermining the exclusive rights held by the company. The order also provided a safeguard for non-infringing websites. If a website that has been mistakenly blocked can provide an undertaking that it does not intend to distribute or promote pirated content, it may approach the Court. Based on the circumstances, the Court would then consider modifying or lifting the injunction.
On the other hand, similar petitions have come up in other courts. The Bombay High Court recently dismissed a plea against Jolly LLB 3 and remarked, “Don’t worry about us,” while the Karnataka High Court also rejected a case challenging the film’s release, even imposing costs of Rs 50,000 on the petitioner. The Delhi High Court will hear the matter again on January 20, 2026. Until then, the injunction ensures that JioStar’s blockbuster, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, will be shielded from piracy attempts and illegal online circulation during its theatrical release.