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Telegram moves Delhi High Court against temporary India ban
LiveLaw··17 Jun
LiveLaw reported that Telegram challenged the Centre's temporary restriction on the platform until June 22 over NEET re-exam paper leak concerns. The matter was urgently listed before a Delhi High Court vacation bench.
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What It Means For You
- The outcome may affect future government blocking orders against digital platforms.
- Telegram users, students and educators are directly affected by the temporary ban.
- The court will weigh exam security against proportionality and hearing requirements.
What's Happening
- Telegram has challenged the Centre's order in Delhi High Court.
- The ban is linked to NEET-UG 2026 re-exam concerns.
- NTA says Telegram channels were used by cheating rackets and scam operators.
Legal Claims
- Telegram says it was not given a hearing under Rule 8 of the 2009 Rules.
- It says similar intermediaries continue to operate without restriction.
- NTA says the order was a calibrated last-resort measure.
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