| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | | Illegal – violates copyright law (Section 51-63, Copyright Act 1957) | | ISP blocking | Yes – DoT issues blocking orders under Section 69A of IT Act | | Penalty for downloading | Fine up to ₹2 lakh + potential imprisonment (3 years) for commercial use | | Penalty for uploading/hosting | Up to ₹10 lakh fine + 3-7 years imprisonment |