Delhi High Court Orders Meta to Remove Zee's Pirated Content

The Delhi High Court has ordered Meta Platforms Inc. to remove several Facebook URLs suspected of hosting unauthorized content belonging to Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL). The ex parte interim order was issued in response to a copyright infringement suit filed by Zee against numerous Facebook profiles.

Zee alleges that these profiles have been illegally uploading and monetizing its intellectual property without authorization. However, the court declined to block the Facebook accounts at this stage, stating it could consider such action later. Summons have been issued to the defendants, and parties are required to file their written submissions.

According to reports presented to the court, the issue of unauthorized content has been persistent. Zee stated that while Meta has occasionally removed specific videos following takedown notices, these measures have proven ineffective as the infringing content continues to reappear on the platform.

The order is part of Zee's broader effort to protect its content catalogue from unauthorized use across digital platforms. The company has previously engaged in copyright disputes with entities like JioStar regarding content usage after licensing agreements expired, and with beauty firm Nykaa for unauthorized use of music in promotional Instagram reels.