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Delhi HC rejects Telegram appeal against temporary ban before NEET re-test
ET Telecom··19 Jun
ET Telecom reported that Justice Tejas Karia upheld the government's order banning Telegram until June 22, saying the MeitY directions were reasoned and followed legal procedure amid concerns about exam fraud channels.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Telegram access in India remains restricted until June 22.
- NEET re-test is on June 21 amid heightened exam security.
- The court ruling affects future platform-blocking cases.
What's Happening
- Delhi High Court rejected Telegram's appeal on June 19.
- The ban was imposed under Section 69A of the IT Act.
- Telegram challenged the prohibition as disproportionate.
Legal Context
- India cancelled NEET results over leak allegations.
- The government cited NEET Mafia channels with thousands of subscribers.
- Telegram said it proactively removed exam-related content.
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