NEET-UG re-exam: Delhi HC rejects Telegram’s appeal against temporary ban
The Delhi High Court has upheld the government's temporary ban on Telegram, citing its use by cheating rackets to leak NEET-UG examination papers. The court ruled that the government acted within its legal authority to protect the integrity of the national examination.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tension between government regulation of digital platforms and the protection of national interests versus privacy concerns.
Delhi High court on Friday (June 19, 2026) declined to grant relief to Telegram, upholding govt.’s decision for temporary ban in view of the NEET-UG re-examination on June 21, 2026. The Court said that the centre followed all norms and due process, adding that the government is empowered under Section 69A to block the Telegram.
The article presents both the government's security justification and the petitioner's legal arguments regarding the ban.
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