Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Indore Crime Branch Books ZEEFLIX Operators Over Alleged Copyright Streaming
Police in Indore have opened a case involving the ZEEFLIX application.
JioStar says the app showed its television programs and sports without permission.
The app allegedly offered more than 1,000 channels for paying users.
Police say it also used the logos of legitimate broadcasters.
Investigators identified Shivlal Gurjar as an alleged operator or seller.
Test users reportedly paid for subscriptions in July 2026.
They then accessed JioStar content and sports broadcasts, including Wimbledon 2026.
Police are checking payment records, messages, websites and other digital evidence.
The investigation is still continuing.
Indore Crime Branch registered a case against alleged ZEEFLIX operators.
JioStar alleged the application streamed its copyrighted content without permission.
ZEEFLIX allegedly offered more than 1,000 channels through paid subscriptions.
Police identified Shivlal Gurjar as an alleged operator or seller.
Investigators are examining digital evidence and a potentially linked app, HotWebSeries.
- Who
- Indore Crime Branch, JioStar India Private Limited, and alleged ZEEFLIX operator or seller Shivlal Gurjar.
- What
- Police registered a case over the alleged unauthorized streaming of copyrighted JioStar content through ZEEFLIX.
- When
- The complaint says two subscriptions were purchased in July 2026; the case-registration date is not specified.
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- JioStar alleged that the application distributed its content without permission and caused commercial loss while earning subscription revenue.
- Application
- ZEEFLIX, an Android application allegedly offering unauthorized television and sports content.
- Alleged channel access
- More than 1,000 television channels, including over 50 sports channels.
- Reported subscription prices
- Rs 149 and Rs 799.
- Test-purchase timing
- July 2026.
- Content mentioned
- JioStar programming, live sports and Wimbledon 2026.
- Additional application
- HotWebSeries was suspected of being linked to the same persons.
- Legal provisions
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Information Technology Act and Copyright Act.