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Mumbai. The suspense surrounding the ownership of the **jiohotstar.com** domain has finally ended. Dubai-based siblings Jainam and Jeevika have decided to transfer the domain to Reliance Industries at no cost. The domain was initially registered by a Delhi-based developer, who later sold it to the siblings. Following the completion of an official contract, the domain will formally belong to Reliance. Jainam and Jeevika recently shared an update, stating that Reliance's Intellectual Property (IP) legal team had contacted them. The siblings decided to give up ownership of the domain, hoping it would be useful to Reliance. In a message posted on their website, they clarified that the transfer would happen free of charge. The siblings also addressed online rumors suggesting a monetary deal, categorically denying such claims.

jiohotstar.com Domain Controversy Resolved

The ownership of the **jiohotstar.com** domain had sparked considerable speculation on social media. The saga began last year when the domain was registered by a Delhi-based app developer during rumors of a possible merger between Reliance Jio and Disney+ Hotstar. Afterward, the domain’s ownership passed to Jainam and Jeevika, who have now decided to hand it over to Reliance for free.

Background: How the Domain Changed Hands

The story began when Reliance Jio and The Walt Disney Company announced the merger of their media businesses last month. Shortly afterward, the Delhi developer, who had registered the **jiohotstar.com** domain, demanded financial support for his higher studies at the University of Cambridge in exchange for transferring the domain. Reliance reportedly declined to meet these demands. Subsequently, the domain was sold to Jainam and Jeevika, who purchased it from the developer. Industry insiders suggest that the Dubai-based siblings decided to avoid further complications and controversies by transferring the domain to Reliance without any financial exchange.

A Unique Ending to a Viral Story

The episode highlights how intellectual property rights and digital assets can become focal points of corporate and public attention. By offering the domain for free, Jainam and Jeevika have put an end to a much-discussed online saga, paving the way for Reliance to utilize the domain as part of its digital strategy.