Delhi High Court Bars 28 Websites From Streaming DAZN's Tyson Fury–Oleksandr Usyk Rematch
The Delhi High Court has permanently restrained 28 rogue websites from illegally streaming DAZN's exclusive broadcast of the rematch between heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, held on December 21, 2024. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora passed the order on November 27, 2025, after noting that none of the websites had appeared before the court or filed written statements...
The Delhi High Court has permanently restrained 28 rogue websites from illegally streaming DAZN's exclusive broadcast of the rematch between heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, held on December 21, 2024.
Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora passed the order on November 27, 2025, after noting that none of the websites had appeared before the court or filed written statements despite being served with summons.
DAZN Limited, a global sports streaming platform, and its Indian subsidiary informed the court that they hold exclusive television, digital and ancillary media rights for broadcasting the boxing event in India under a Rights Confirmation Letter dated December 8, 2024.
They submitted that several rogue websites had been unauthorisedly hosting, streaming and making available broadcasts over which DAZN had exclusive rights. The company said these websites routinely upload large volumes of infringing content, causing revenue loss and diminishing the value of its exclusive rights.
The court recalled that it had already granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction on December 18, 2024, directing domain registrars to lock and suspend the domain names of the identified websites, asking internet service providers to block access, and instructing the Department of Telecommunications and the Ministry of Electronics and IT to issue compliance directions. DAZN was also permitted to report additional infringing websites for immediate blocking.
The court noted that the defendants had been duly served but failed to file written statements within the statutory period. Referring to the ruling in Satya Infrastructure Ltd. & Ors. v. Satya Infra & Estates Pvt. Ltd. and Order VIII Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the court held that the averments in the plaint stood admitted and that the suit did not require trial.
The court observed that the identified websites had been duly served but failed to appear or file a written statement within the statutory period. Referring to the statutory provisions, the court held that the averments in the plaint stood admitted and that the suit did not require trial.
Finding clear infringment, the court ruled, “The act(s) and conduct of Defendant Nos. 1 to 28 is bound to have caused irreparable harm to the Plaintiffs, as these rogue/ impugned websites by violating and infringing the exclusive rights of the Plaintiffs are also causing revenue losses to the Plaintiffs.”
Consequently, It decreed the suit and granted a permanent injunction in favour of DAZN against the 28 rogue websites.
Case Title: DAZN Limited & Anr. v. Back.methstreamer.com & Ors.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 1149/2024
For Plaintiffs: Advocates Akshay Maloom and Ishi Singh
For Defendants: Advocates Mrinal Ojha, Debarshi Dutta, Arjun Mookherjee, Shivam Tiwari, Yogesh Singh for Defendent 3. Advocates Nidhi Raman, CGSC with Advocates Om Ram, Arnav Mittaland Mayank Sansanwal for Registry
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