In an unexpected twist to the JioHotstar.com domain battle, two young siblings from Dubai, Jainam and Jivika, have now acquired the domain from the Delhi-based developer who initially clashed with Reliance Industries over the URL.
This story of an underdog standing up against a corporate giant and the surprising support from young internet influencers is nothing short of a modern David-versus-Goliath tale. Here’s how it unfolded and the intriguing developments that have kept this story alive.
The saga began when a Delhi-based software developer secured the JioHotstar.com domain, pre-empting Reliance Industries’ anticipated merger of JioCinema and Disney Hotstar. As news of his bold move spread, he quickly became the center of online attention.
Legal experts from across the globe — spanning the U.S., Germany, and India — reportedly offered their advice and support, with some even extending help pro bono. Yet, the pressures of fighting a high-stakes legal battle against …