India, Nov. 2 -- The makers of Ramayana are taking steps to keep their big-budget film safe from piracy ahead of its theatrical release. The Bombay High Court has granted their plea for interim protection, restraining unidentified individuals and digital platforms from recording, uploading or streaming the film without authorisation. The court has also directed internet service providers and social media platforms to take down pirated content once the makers bring it to their notice.

The order came on Monday, with Justice Madhav Jamdar hearing a copyright infringement suit filed by Godpower Media Private Limited. The company holds the film's copyright and exploitation rights across India and overseas territories.

As reported by Bar and ...