Google Search Warning: Google has become the fastest and most reliable tool for answering all our questions, but even a small mistake can land you in serious trouble. In India, even typing certain search terms on Google can land you in legal trouble. People often inadvertently search for information that could lead to their IP addresses being monitored, potentially leading to police or cybersecurity agencies. Therefore, it's important to know the five things you should absolutely avoid searching on Google in 2025.
Pirate Movies?
In India, piracy is classified as a serious crime, and searching for any pirated movie, link, or download term on Google can land you in legal trouble. Under the Film Piracy Act, you can face up to three years in prison and a hefty fine of up to 10 lakh rupees. Many people simply type in terms like "free movie download," even though this falls under the suspicious category. The government has already activated cybersecurity teams to monitor such cases.
Information on bomb or weapon manufacturing?
Searching keywords related to bombs, explosives, or weapons on Google is considered an activity against national security. Doing so immediately puts your IP address on the radar of security agencies. There have been numerous cases where people searched for this content out of mere curiosity and later had to provide clarification to investigating teams. According to the law, even searching for such information can be considered malicious.
Illegal information related to abortion?
In India, abortion without a doctor's permission or without medical standards is a crime. Therefore, searching for information on its methods, medicines, or home remedies on Google increases the risk. The system considers such searches to be red-flag content and raises an alert. Taking any action based on misinformation in such health-related matters is extremely dangerous and even legally invalid. Often, cybersecurity teams monitor such content.
Searching for child porn or child crime is a serious offense.
In India, under Section 14 of the POCSO Act 2012, searching for, sharing, or viewing any content related to child porn or child crime is considered a serious offense. It carries a prison sentence of 5 to 7 years. Both Google and the government maintain strict surveillance on such keywords. User data and activity can be tracked upon searching for such content.
Legal action for searching for the identity of a rape victim
In India, it is legally prohibited to reveal the identity, name, address, or any personal information of any rape victim. Searching for such terms or information on Google is considered a sensitive crime. Strict action can be taken in such cases under the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act. Searching for or sharing information about a victim is not only against the law but also against morality.
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