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Universal Wins Delhi Court Order Against IMDb-Themed Pirate Streaming Sites
https://torrentfreak.com/universal-wins-delhi-court-order-against-imdb-themed-pirate-streaming-site/
### The “Play” Button That Got Too Playful
If you’ve ever tried a little “URL magic” to find free movies, you might want to sit down for this one. For years, internet pirates have been using a clever trick: take a legitimate IMDb link, add the word “play” to the URL, and—presto!—you’re redirected to a streaming site full of pirated hits like Fast X.
It’s a slick way to hijack the “goodwill” of a massive brand like IMDb to make shady sites look legitimate. But Universal Pictures has officially entered the chat, and they aren’t happy about it.
A Delhi High Court has stepped in with a massive injunction against several IMDb-themed pirate portals, including PlayIMDb and various VidSrc domains. The court didn’t just call them “infringing”; it called out their “dishonest” attempt to trick users into thinking these streams were official.
Here’s the fallout:
- The Great Blockade: Indian ISPs have been ordered to block 17 specific domains within 72 hours.
- Follow the Money: Registrars are being told to hand over personal details, including credit card info and phone numbers, of the site owners.
- No Escape Clause: The order is “dynamic,” meaning if Universal finds new mirror sites, they can have them blocked without even going back to court.
While these sites might still be accessible outside of India for now, the walls are definitely closing in.