Analysis: The efficacy of India’s ISP blocking order

May 21, 2012

The High Court of Judicature in Madras has issued an injunction ordering internet service providers to prevent their users from pirating the film “3”. But how effective is the tactic?

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Analysis: The efficacy of India’s ISP blocking order

The High Court of Judicature in Madras has issued an injunction ordering internet service providers to prevent their users from pirating the film “3”. But how effective is the tactic?

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