How an Indian Anti-Piracy Order for the FIFA Club World Cup Could End Up Affecting the Whole Internet
The Delhi High Court in India granted DAZN a dynamic, pre-emptive injunction to block online piracy of the FIFA Club World Cup, enabling DNS-level blocking of infringing live streams and cached content . Though issued under Indian law, this order has had broader repercussions: global DNS and service providers have implemented these blocks internationally, demonstrating how national judicial decisions can shape internet-wide enforcement .
This case is part of a growing trend where rights holders secure real-time court orders that directly impact internet infrastructure beyond domestic borders. However, experts warn that such sweeping measures risk over-blocking, potentially affecting legitimate services and users outside India’s jurisdiction . For practitioners in intellectual property enforcement, the situation highlights the increasing importance of not just legal frameworks but also the technical mechanisms—like DNS blocking and de-indexing—that courts can mandate globally .
