Telegram did not take proactive measure against ‘illegal, suspicious channels’: Centre tells Delhi HC
The Indian government has informed the Delhi High Court that Telegram has failed to take proactive measures against illegal channels and bot-driven activity. The platform is currently challenging a government-ordered suspension of its services in India.
Why it matters
This case underscores the tension between national security, digital regulation, and the rights of platform users in the context of cybercrime.
The Centre has been repeatedly asking Telegram messaging app to take proactive measures to keep a check on illegal and suspicious channels, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta submitted in the Delhi High Court on Thursday (June 18, 2026), adding that “nothing was done” about the matter.
The article balances the government's arguments with the court's questioning regarding the rights of the general public.
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