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MUMBAI: A hotel Enclave in the Mumbai suburb of Khar was raided
a few days ago for violation of copyright and theft of signals of
ESPN Star Sports and Zee turner. Raid was jointly carried out by
ESPN Star Sports and Zee Turner through its authorised representatives
Novex Communication.
An FIR was filed by along with equipments/related materials from
the hotel. The equipments and related materials was also seized
by the police.
The hotel needs to take authorisation from the broadcaster directly
and not through any cable operator/MSO. Under section 2(7) 1930
of sales of goods Act, if any channel is shown without our permission,
it's against the copyright act.
Novex Communication GM Anurag Parmar says, "We once again
request all commercial establishments, hotels and everybody who
does this kind of thing to please avoid it."
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