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Why Can't the Government Just Block Piracy Sites Once and for All?

Key Facts:

  • Piracy sites upload new movies on release day, causing huge losses to producers.

  • Recently, Emandi Ravi of the piracy site iBomma was arrested, sparking debate on government’s anti-piracy actions.

  • Experts question why all piracy sites aren't blocked legally through court orders like other harmful online content.

  • Industry leaders and politicians have yet to file comprehensive cases against piracy sites in the Supreme Court.

  • A lawyer defending the arrest has also gained public support, adding drama to the situation.

  • A common question from laypeople: If India can block anti-national sites, why not piracy sites harming the film industry and cyber security?

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Comprehensive Article:Piracy sites have become infamous for leaking new movies on the very day they hit theaters, causing massive financial damage to film producers and the industry at large. The recent arrest of Emandi Ravi, a key player behind the iBomma piracy site, was hailed by police and industry veterans alike, but the crackdown raised a bigger question—why can't the government just block these piracy sites entirely, once and for all? Many wonder if the Producers Council or influential leaders like Dil Raju or even Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan have ever filed strong, united cases in the Supreme Court to block piracy platforms, given that the government has previously blocked sites spreading anti-national content or fake news. Experts point out that piracy sites also pump illegal ads for betting apps and rob user data that fuels cybercrime on the dark web, yet legal action to shut all of them down seems patchy and slow. Instead, the authorities appear to be focusing on isolated arrests, which some fear is just showmanship rather than a strategic strike. With public debates heating up and lawyers defending arrested pirates citing popular support, many call on the government to take a more decisive, legal route to clean up piracy at the source and protect creators and users alike.


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