New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Earlier this year, the Delhi High Court issued a pre-release injunction to protect Hindi film Jolly LLB 3 from piracy, restraining 24 websites from making the comedy drama available without authorization.

Experts said the order represents a significant evolution from traditional anti-piracy measures because it allows copyright holders to get new websites blocked in real time without repeatedly having to return to court. While the eventual impact would hinge on implementation, it could help studios combat the multi-headed nature of piracy where new mirror sites often emerge as soon as old ones are blocked.

Video piracy remains rampant in India, costing the industry Rs.22,400 crore annually, according to a report by E...