The court noted that rogue websites continue to operate by changing domain names frequently, making traditional injunctions less effective. A dynamic injunction eliminates the need for plaintiffs to repeatedly seek court amendments to the original order each time a new infringing domain appears.
| Parameter | Verified Data | | :--- | :--- | | | Illegal – No valid license from any recognized content owner. | | Section of Law | Violation of Copyright Act, 1957 (Sections 51, 52, 63); IT Act, 2000 (Sec. 66, 79). | | Judicial Record | CS (COMM) 682/2023 – Delhi High Court issued John Doe (Dynamic) injunction. | | Criminal FIR | FIR No. 05/2024 – EOW Cyber Cell, Mumbai; charges include criminal conspiracy and copyright infringement. | | Arrests Made | Yes – 2 site administrators arrested from Madhya Pradesh (July 2024). | | Domain Status | Seized by Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) under Section 69A of IT Act. | 9xmovies case verified
: The "verified" status in this context refers to the official legal confirmation and subsequent blocking of the site’s domains by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) following court orders from the Delhi High Court . Key Legal Findings The court noted that rogue websites continue to
refers to the ongoing legal actions and regulatory crackdowns against the 9xmovies website, a prominent platform known for hosting pirated movies, web series, and OTT content. As of 2026, the case against this and similar platforms remains active, with authorities continuously blocking mirror sites and initiating investigations into the illegal distribution of copyrighted material. | | Section of Law | Violation of
: Clicking on "verified" mirrors often leads to malicious pop-ups that can infect devices.
A dashboard for moderators to mark high-traffic entries as "Verified" after checking quality.