In a big relief to Singapore-based MSM Satellite (Singapore) Pte Ltd, the Delhi High Court on 17 January restrained over 40 cable operators, multi-system operators (MSOs), hotels and commercial establishments from broadcast, telecast and sharing of live feed of the upcoming India-New Zealand cricket series.
Sony Six of MSMS, which also owns various channels including Sony Entertainment TV and SAB TV, has the exclusive broadcast rights for India's tour of New Zealand from January 19 to February 18 during which five ODIs and two Test matches will be played.
A bench of Justice G S Sistani passed the interim order against Ashok Country Resorts and 40 others that included cable operators, MSOs, hotels and commercial establishments to not to "telecast or re-telecast" the live feed of the matches to be played in New Zealand.
The MSOs are operators of direct-broadcast satellite or multiple cable television systems.
The court has also appointed a local commissioner who will file a report in the case which is now fixed for hearing on March 14.
MSM has also sought Rs 20.05 lakh as damages against the cable firms and others for infringement of its rights.
"Pass a decree of permanent injunction restraining the defendants, their directors, proprietors as the case may be as well as their officers, servants, agents and representatives. From broadcasting, communicating, telecasting and streaming the live feed and other related contents without any authorisation," the petition said.
Source: http://cablequest.org/news/legal-news/item/4092-delhi-hc-restrains-cable-ops-from-telecast-of-india-new-zealand-cricket-series.html
Source: http://cablequest.org/news/legal-news/item/4092-delhi-hc-restrains-cable-ops-from-telecast-of-india-new-zealand-cricket-series.html
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