Disney India (previously Disney Star) is seeking $940 million of damages from Indian media conglomerate Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, it was revealed on Wednesday. The claim relates to a cricket rights deal that collapsed in January this year.

The Indian unit of Walt Disney Co. has sought $940 million in damages from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., stretching out a legal battle with the Mumbai-based broadcaster after it defaulted on payment for TV rights of cricket matches.

India's Zee Entertainment on Wednesday refuted Disney-owned Star India's claim of damages worth $940 million for the termination of a cricket broadcasting agreement. Star India is seeking the damages in the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).

Star India has filed a Statement of Case against Zee Entertainment, seeking $940 million in damages over a terminated ICC TV rights deal. Zee denies the allegations and plans to contest the claims. The arbitration is still in its early stages,

Disney -owned Star India has sought $940 million from Zee Entertainment in damages in a London court for the termination of a cricket broadcasting agreement, the Indian broadcaster said on Wednesday.