The messaging platform Telegram challenges the Central government’s temporary ban on its services in India imposed ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. Multiple reports say Telegram moved the Delhi High Court seeking judicial intervention after the restriction was ordered due to concerns about misuse connected to exam-related content circulation. In court, the High Court questioned the government’s action, including how the rights of a large number of users could be curtailed over alleged misuse by a few. The government defended the ban, saying Telegram’s structure made it vulnerable to large-scale information dissemination and that immediate steps were needed to prevent examination fraud. Later, the Delhi High Court reserved its decision on Telegram’s plea and subsequently upheld the government’s restriction. According to one account, the court found the emergency action under the IT Act to be proportionate and necessary, and noted that other options had been exhausted. Telegram’s attempt to overturn the restriction is reported as rejected, with the High Court allowing the temporary suspension to stand for the NEET re-test period.
Delhi High Court upholds temporary Telegram ban ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-test
The messaging platform Telegram challenges the Central government’s temporary ban on its services in India imposed ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. Multiple reports say Telegram mo...
- Telegram approaches the Delhi High Court after the Central government temporarily bans the app ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-exam.
- The ban is linked to concerns about exam-related content circulation and possible fraud.
- The High Court questions the government’s justification, including the impact on millions of users.
- The government argues Telegram can enable rapid, large-scale information dissemination.
- The Delhi High Court ultimately upholds the temporary ban, describing it as justified under emergency powers.
Delhi High Court upholds Telegram ban ahead of NEET exam
2 months agoCourt upholds Centres decision to temporarily ban Telegram ahead of NEET retest
2 months agoThe Delhi High Court on Friday rejected Telegram's plea that challenged the Centre's earlier decision to temporarily block access to the messaging platform ahead of the NEET 2026 re-examination. According to a report, the week-long restriction is imposed until 2022 and was ordered by the government to curb the circulation of leaked examination material before the medical entrance test takes place on June 21. The court is said to have upheld the blocking order under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act.
2 months agoThe Delhi High Court upheld the Centre's decision to temporarily suspend Telegram services in India ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination. The court found the government's emergency action under the IT Act to be proportionate and necessary to prevent examination fraud. Telegram's challenge to the restrictions was rejected, with the court noting the government had exhausted other options.
2 months agoJustice Tejas Karia noted that government’s pro active measures are least restrictive adding that it cannot be held that the order is disproportionate or there was no application of mind before taking the temporary ban decision, as alleged by the petitioner.
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