The high court, in an order dated 23 June, restrained 472 websites “from in any manner hosting, streaming, broadcasting, rebroadcasting, retransmitting, exhibiting, making available for viewing, including to its subscribers and users, through the internet, in relation to the 2014 FIFA World Cup matches and content related to it”.

The order, sanctioned by Justice V Kameswar Rao, was passed following a complaint alleging online piracy by Sony's Multi Screen Media, which has broadcasting rights for the Fifa World Cup.

MSM, formerly known as Sony Entertainment Television India Pvt Ltd, has claimed to have all rights related to live, delayed and repeat telecast and streaming of 2014 world cup matches in the Indian subcontinent.

On June 23, the high court had also directed its registry to forward a copy of its order to DoT and DIT so that they can direct the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block the infringing websites. 

                              

Moreover, the company has also pointed out to the Delhi High Court that this is causing the government’s exchequer a loss of service tax.

The new list of 219 “rogue” websites, however, does not include Google Docs, a web-based office suite from technology firm Google Inc. which was mentioned in the earlier list.