Now Reading: Bombay HC orders removal of Ramayana pirated links in 3 hours
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Bombay HC orders removal of Ramayana pirated links in 3 hours
The Story in Brief
The Bombay High Court has directed internet service providers and digital platforms to remove pirated links and unauthorised content related to the film ‘Ramayana’ within three hours of receiving a complaint from copyright owner Godpower Media Private Limited. Vacation judge Justice Ashish S Chavan issued the directive on Friday, 6 November, hearing a petition by the makers after pirated clips surfaced online following the film’s release on 5 November. The court also ordered platforms to disclose nodal officer contact details and submit written compliance.
On 2 November, the court had already restrained unidentified individuals from recording or sharing the film. Separately, the makers shared a legal notice on Instagram and X warning offenders of ‘criminal, civil and contempt’ proceedings, citing the High Court orders. ‘Ramayana: Part 1’, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, earned Rs 155 crore gross worldwide on its opening day. ‘Part 2’ is scheduled for Diwali 2028.
Update, 8 November 2026: Yes Punjab now also reports the makers' warning on X, citing the same Bombay High Court orders of 2 and 6 November. It adds that the statement was shared on the official X handle, not just Instagram, and names the producers as Namit Malhotra and Yash.
Indian Opinion Analysis
All four sources report the Bombay High Court’s 6 November order and the makers’ subsequent public warning in straight news style, with no discernible slant. Odishabytes.com provides the most detail on the court proceedings and the senior advocate’s argument, while Times Now, Mid-Day and Yes Punjab focus on the makers’ Instagram and X notice. The coverage is uniform, factual and without editorial commentary. The key development to watch is whether the three-hour takedown deadline and nodal officer requirement curb the spread of unauthorised clips.
Coverage: 4 sources, 4 neutral
Sources (4): odishabytes.com (neutral report), timesnownews.com (neutral report), mid-day.com (neutral report), yespunjab.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 4 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
