Delhi HC orders real-time blocking of sites pirating Amazon’s ‘VIBE’
Ahead of VIBE’s September 18 pan-India theatrical release, the Delhi High Court ordered blocks on 11 alleged piracy sites and enabled Amazon to seek rapid action against newly identified infringers.
What happened
Delhi High Court ordered real-time blocking of websites accused of pirating Amazon’s film VIBE ahead of its pan-India theatrical release, allowing Amazon to
Key facts
- 11 piracy websites
- 36 hours for domain registrars to lock and suspend sites
- September 15, 2026 court order
- September 18, 2026 pan-India theatrical release
- October 7, 2026 next Joint Registrar hearing
- January 19, 2027 next court hearing
Why this matters
The ruling highlights Amazon’s willingness to use rapid, scalable IP enforcement in India, a positive signal for partners evaluating distribution and content deals.
What to watch
- Opening-weekend and first-week box-office performance versus comparable Amazon-backed releases.
- Number and speed of takedown or blocking requests submitted after September 18.
- Evidence of high-quality cam or digital copies appearing on pirate networks.
- ISP implementation consistency and whether newly identified domains are blocked within hours or days.
- Announcement of VIBE's Prime Video availability date and any changes to its theatrical exclusivity window.
- Amazon and its anti-piracy vendors will monitor new domains, mirrors, social-media links, and torrent indexing services during the release window.
- The company may publicize enforcement outcomes and pair the theatrical launch with tightly controlled promotional clips and a delayed streaming-window strategy.
- Other studios and streaming services may file comparable dynamic-injunction requests ahead of high-value Indian releases.