The Honorable Delhi High Court ordered in favor of ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd (ESIPL), in its suit for permanent injunction filed against cable operators across the country against unauthorized broadcast of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, restraining all cable operators from unauthorisedly showing the tournament through their cable networks. The ICC Cricket World Cup being played in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is being telecast on ESPN, STAR Sports and STAR Cricket channels from February 19, 2011 to April 2, 2011.

ESIPL in its suit before the Hon’ble Delhi High Court claimed that the defendants, approximately 144 cable operators, are taking unauthorized connections and they are unauthorisedly accessing signals of the plaintiff without taking license from the company.

Also Read   Related Stories News Now - Maersk Line launches fast & direct India-Europe service: the ICON service - NCR adds predictive capabilities to managed services offer - Gayatri Projects bags Rs 544.75 cr order in Mizoram - Zenith Birla plans to set up SAW pipes facility - Delhi-NCR's best companies and professionals felicitated by Chetan Bhagat - Amity Indian Military College organizes its 100th Military Training Camp

Also Read   Related Stories News Now - Markets end flat - Turbulence ahead for airlines despite oil price drop - Weak rupee may bring cheer to NRIs, expats - LIC buys PSU stocks, sells pvt sector blue-chips in Q4 - Banks may lower deposit rates as inflation eases: Report More

Speaking on the occasion, T Panesar, Vice President –Affiliate Sales, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, said, “We are delighted with the verdict. The honorable High Court has made it clear that piracy will not be tolerated. We will have a team of observers across the country to ensure that piracy does not happen and in case we spot any, we will align with the police to bring the guilty to the book.”

The Hon’ble Delhi High Court prima facie being satisfied by the material disclosed to it by ESIPL, restrained the 144 named cable operators from transmitting and/or telecasting in any manner whatsoever without license from ESS the telecast of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. The said cable operators have been restrained from telecasting/transmitting any other channel or in any other manner infringing the copyright/re-broadcast right of ESPN STAR Sports.

The Hon’ble Delhi High Court has also injuncted unnamed cable operators who may be found to be indulging in cable piracy of the tournament. The concerned police authorities have been directed to render all assistance to ESIPL to enforce the order of injunction.

New Ipad Application :Business Standard's all new IPad App Click here to download for free Other Stories      - Markets end flat - Turbulence ahead for airlines despite oil price drop - Weak rupee may bring cheer to NRIs, expats - LIC buys PSU stocks, sells pvt sector blue-chips in Q4 - Banks may lower deposit rates as inflation eases: Report

Read Business news in  Advertisements -  Benefits Upto Rs. 2.36 Lakhs on the Fully Loaded TJet Petrol. -  Journey on, We are by Your Side. Click here to know more -  2 Lac Apartments, 1 Lac House / Plots. Click here -  Benefits Upto Rs. 2.36 Lakhs on the Fully Loaded TJet Petrol. -  Watch The Film Here. Click here to know more.. -  Leader in Passenger Car & Automobile Tyres. Click here -  1 billion in saving for Unilever without any tangles. -  Learn How One City is Running on FOOD SCRAPS. -  Helping doctors detect diseases earlier, saving costs & extending lives. -  36 Lakhs can get you a pool of Luxuries. Click here -  Which is the best plan for your daughter -  Check out the TRUE COLOURS of your Stocks, Now for FREE! -  One of the leading business schools in the world.Know More