Recent moves by the Indian government signal a shift. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has ordered ISPs to block over 1,000 piracy sites, including multiple clones of Khatrimaza. Furthermore, the implementation of the Indian Cinematograph Act (Amendment) 2023 has made camcording in theaters a non-bailable offense with a minimum 3-month jail term. 000 piracy sites
: Under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 , the producer is the first owner of a film's copyright; distributing these works without permission is a criminal offense.