From The Economic Times · ET Bureau · · 1m 20s
JioStar cracks down on pirate cable operators in Odisha
The streaming giant is filing criminal cases against unauthorized cable networks retransmitting its channels without permission.
In brief
The streaming giant is filing criminal cases against unauthorized cable networks retransmitting its channels without permission. JioStar is using legal enforcement and evidence collection to stop cable operators from illegally redistributing its channels across Odisha. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
JioStar targets cable piracy in Odisha
The streaming company has filed multiple criminal cases against local cable operators in Odisha for illegally retransmitting its television channels without authorization.
Bhadrak case involves Tillo village network
On September 2, police registered a case against a cable operator in Tillo village for receiving and retransmitting JioStar channels to Tillo, Jirina and nearby areas without permission.
Kandhamal case involves Star Cable Network
On September 10, police filed a case against Star Cable Network for illegally retransmitting JioStar channels and using consumer DTH set-top boxes to redistribute them.
Pattern of enforcement across six districts
JioStar has pursued enforcement action in Bhadrak, Kandhamal, Ganjam, Puri, Jajpur and Keonjhar, showing a coordinated crackdown across Odisha.
Evidence collection supports legal cases
JioStar's Anti-Piracy Legal and Enforcement Team has submitted electronic and video evidence to support the criminal cases against cable operators.
Piracy persists despite digital system
The enforcement action highlights ongoing concerns about unauthorized analogue transmission even after the Digital Addressable System was implemented.
The takeaway
JioStar is using legal enforcement and evidence collection to stop cable operators from illegally redistributing its channels across Odisha.
