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The Department of Telecommunications instructs all Internet Service Licensees to block access to seven specific websites. This action follows the Delhi High Court order dated 2026-07-01 in the case of Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited versus Cricfree.cyou and others. The court order mandates the blocking of websites that provide unauthorized streaming of sporting events, specifically the ACC Women's Asia Cup 2026. Licensees must take immediate action to restrict access to the listed domains. The Department of Telecommunications acts in compliance with the judicial directive to protect the exclusive broadcasting rights of the plaintiff.
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File No.: 4-10/2025-DGT/4 (Part-VI)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Telecommunications
Director General Telecom HQ
2^nd Floor, UIDAI HQ, New Delhi -110001
Date: 16-09-2026
To
All Licensees with Internet Service Authorization
Subject: CS(COMM) 672/2026: Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited vs. Cricfree.cyou & Ors. in the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi.
Please find enclosed the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi order(s) dated 01.07.2026 in the captioned case.
Please refer to para(s) 36 & 37 of the said Court orderalong with additional list-1 regarding blocking access to the website(s)/domain(s) [07 nos.], as per the enclosed list.
In view of the above, all Licensees with Internet Service Authorization are hereby instructed to take immediate necessary action in respect of blocking access to the said website(s)/domain(s), as per the enclosed list, in compliance with the said court order(s).
Encl: A/A
Digitally signed by
Sudhir
Date: 16-09-2026
15:33:51
ADG (T)
Email: adgnt.hq-dgt-dot@gov.in
Copy to:
CS(COMM) 672/2026:
website(s)/domain(s)
List -1
| S.No. | Domain Name | Live Stream/ Highlights | Content Play Name of the Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cricfree.st | Live Stream | Acc Women's Asia Cup 2026 |
| 2 | cricketworld.st | Live Stream | Acc Women's Asia Cup 2026 |
| 3 | livecricketstreaming.pk | Live Stream | Acc Women's Asia Cup 2026 |
| 4 | pressplayz.to | Live Stream | Acc Women's Asia Cup 2026 |
| 5 | procricket.st | Live Stream | Acc Women's Asia Cup 2026 |
| 6 | stream2watch.pk | Live Stream | Acc Women's Asia Cup 2026 |
| 7 | touchcric.st | Live Stream | Acc Women's Asia Cup 2026 |
9/9/26, 11:31 AM Fwd: URGENT | DOT & MEITY | First List of Additional Websites for Real – Time Blocking in Compliance of order dated 01.07....
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const1.hq-dgt-dot <const1.hq-dgt-dot@govcontractor.nic.in>
Subodh Saxena <ddgit.hq-dgt-dot@gov.in>
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:26:57 AM +0530
To "Manish Shukla"<dirit.hq-dgt-dot@gov.in>,"ADG Technology DGT HQ"<adgnt.hq-dgt-dot@gov.in>,"Kripa Shanker Pandey"<adt.hq-dgt-dot@gov.in>,"SUNIL KUMAR"<const1.hq-dgt-dot@govcontractor.nic.in>
Respected Dear Sir /Madam, प्रिय/ सम्मानित महोदय/महोदया,
अनुगामी मेल को आवश्यक कार्रवाई हेतु अग्रेषित किया जा रहा है।.
धन्यवाद एवं सादर, Thanks & Regards,
सुबोध सक्सेना / Subodh Saxena
उप महानिदेशक (तकनीकी) / DDG (Technology)
कार्यालय महानिदेशक दूरसंचार, यू.आई.डी.ए.आई. बिल्डिंग / O/o Director General Telecom, U.I.D.A.I .Building
कमरा नं.– 214, द्वितीय मंज़िल, बंगला साहिब रोड, नई दिल्ली-110001/ 2nd Floor, Room No.– 214, Bangla Sahib Road, New Delhi-110001
Tel. No. 9869421900
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From: Rohit Meena <jtolaw-dot@gov.in>
To: "Prem Chand Sharma"<ddga.hq-dgt-dot@gov.in>, "Subodh Saxena"<ddgit.hq-dgt-dot@gov.in>
Cc: "Suneet Kumar Tomar"<dirlaw-dot@gov.in>, "Nuruddin Nuruddin"<solegal-dot@gov.in>, "VINAY Kumar" <aso.law2-dot@gov.in>, "VINAY ."<vinay.2009@gov.in>
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:13:43 +0530
Subject: Fwd: URGENT | DOT & MEITY | First List of Additional Websites for Real – Time Blocking in Compliance of order dated 01.07.2026 passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in CS(COMM) 672 of 2026: Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited vs. cricfree.cyou
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Respected Sir,
Kindly refer to the trailing email on the subject mentioned above.Vide order dated 01.07.2026 passed by the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in CS(COMM) 672/2026 – "SONY PICTURES NETWORKS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED Vs CRICFREE.CYOU & ORS " has directed Department of Telecommunications(Defendant No. 23) to issue necessary directions to all ISPs for blocking/removing access to websites as specified in paragraph 33 of the said order .During the currency of Sporting Events, if any further websites are discovered by the Plaintiff, which are found to be unauthorizedly streaming and communicating contents over which Plaintiff has copyrights, Plaintiff will be at liberty to communicate the details of such websites to Defendants No.9 to 22 and on receiving intimation from the Plaintiff, Defendants No.9 to 22 shall take steps to immediately block the said websites and Defendants No. 23(Department of Telecommunications) and 24 shall issue necessary blocking orders immediately on receipt of details of these websites from the Plaintiff.
In this regard, it is kindly requested to furnish the Action taken Report/status of the compliance with the direction contained in the attached court order dated 01.07.2026 ,at the earliest please.
Regards,
Rohit Meena
JTO (Law)
Department of Telecommunications
Ministry of Communications
Government of India
Contact :7413096158
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From: Nuruddin Nuruddin <solegal-dot@gov.in>
To: "Prem Chand Sharma"<ddga.hq-dgt-dot@gov.in>, "Subodh Saxena"<ddgit.hq-dgt-dot@gov.in>
Cc: "VINAY ."<vinay.2009@gov.in>, "Rohit Meena"<jtolaw-dot@gov.in>, "Suneet Kumar Tomar"<dirlaw-dot@gov.in>
Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:53:15 +0530
Subject: Fwd: URGENT | DOT & MEITY | First List of Additional Websites for Real – Time Blocking in Compliance of order dated 01.07.2026 passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in CS(COMM) 672 of 2026: Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited vs. cricfree.cyou
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Ma'am/Sir,
Please refer to the trailing email on the above subject.
The present case pertaining to blocking of websites/URLs/domains regarding the infringement of copyright/ trademark/ patent/ exclusive rights of the plaintiff. Such types of matters are being dealt by the Office of DG(Telecom) , hence, it is being forwarded for necessary action in the matter, please. It is also requested to furnish the Compliance. Report/Status in the matter.
Regards
Nuruddin
Section Officer (Legal),Law Division
Deptt. of Telecommunications
Ministry of Communications
MDS Bhawan, Old Minto Road
New Delhi
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From: Suneet Kumar Tomar <dirlaw-dot@gov.in>
To: "VINAY ."<vinay.2009@gov.in>, "Nuruddin Nuruddin"<solegal-dot@gov.in>, "Nuruddin" <nuruddin.69@nic.in>
Cc: "Rohit Meena"<jtolaw-dot@gov.in>, "Rohit Meena"<rohit.meena29@gov.in>
Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:21:46 +0530
Subject: Fwd: URGENT | DOT & MEITY | First List of Additional Websites for Real – Time Blocking in Compliance of order dated 01.07.2026 passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in CS(COMM) 672 of 2026: Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited vs. cricfree.cyou
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Please send to the concerned division
Regards,
Suneet Kumar Tomar
Director (Law)
Department of Telecommunication
Ministry of Communication
Government of India
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From: Amit Agrawal <secy-telecom@gov.in>
To: "Suneet Kumar Tomar"<dirlaw-dot@gov.in>, "Pradeep Kumar Shukla"<dirlaw1-dot@gov.in>
Cc: "DDG LAW"<ddglaw-dot@gov.in>
Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:18:01 +0530
Subject: Fwd: URGENT | DOT & MEITY | First List of Additional Websites for Real – Time Blocking in Compliance of order dated 01.07.2026 passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in CS(COMM) 672 of 2026: Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited vs. cricfree.cyou
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