Key Points
- The app developer from Delhi plans to take the JioHotstar site offline.
- His parents are worried about the ongoing legal battle, which influenced his decision.
- He received legal help from around the world, including those from the Supreme Court and Cambridge.
- The developer believes he legally owns the domain.
- Reliance Industries turned down his request for Rs 1 crore for the domain.
Looma News
The buyer of the JioHotstar domain, a Delhi-based app developer, decided to take the website offline due to his family’s worries about a legal dispute. In a letter, he expressed gratitude to lawyers globally who offered free help, including those from the Supreme Court, High Court, and places like Cambridge, London, California, Texas, and Berlin. He was surprised by how much attention his case has received.
He mentioned that his parents are very concerned, saying, “Itna bhi viral nhi hona tha yaar.” While he feels capable of handling the legal fight, explaining it to his parents is tougher. He shared that several legal experts advised him to keep the domain, highlighting that it’s a legal investment as long as he doesn’t present it as the official Reliance or Hotstar site.
He stated, “I might not be able to use it for anything, but holding it as a showpiece without infringing on anyone’s trademark is completely legal.” Even though he may face some restrictions on how he can use it, he cannot be forced to give up the domain. The developer has received mixed reactions online, with some mistakenly calling him a hacker.
He clarified that he had no bad intentions and just hopes for a better future. He had previously asked Reliance Industries for money to support his studies in exchange for the domain but was turned down when he requested Rs 1 crore. Despite the legal challenges, he remains hopeful for a resolution and ended his letter on a note of gratitude and optimism.
Finally, he announced that the site will be taken offline soon.
