Delhi High Court Asks If Blanket Telegram Ban Is Proportionate To Prevent NEET Paper Leak, Reserves Verdict
The Delhi High Court is reviewing a challenge by Telegram against a government-imposed temporary ban intended to prevent the leakage of NEET exam papers. The court is questioning whether a blanket ban on the platform is a proportionate measure given the impact on millions of users.
Why it matters
This case addresses the tension between national security/exam integrity and digital rights, setting a potential precedent for platform regulation in India.
Listen to this Article The Delhi High Court on Thursday (June 18) reserved its verdict in a plea filed by Telegram challenging Central Government's decision to temporarily restrict access to the messaging platform in India till June 22, to prevent paper-leak ahead of NEET 2026 Re-Examination which is scheduled on June 21.
The report provides a balanced account of the court proceedings, including arguments from both the government and the platform.
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