While a VPN can hide your online activity, it does not make the act of accessing pirated content legal. Furthermore, it does not protect you from malware threats present on the website.
The Indian legal system has evolved to counter this. Recent "Dynamic+" injunctions, including a landmark Delhi High Court order from late 2025/early 2026, now allow authorities to target not just listed domains but also future mirror and alphanumeric variants without returning to court each time. These court orders have been used to block over 150 domains in a single action. However, the global nature of the internet makes enforcement challenging, as registrars outside India may not always comply immediately. While a VPN can hide your online activity,