Economic Times Tech
6/19/2026
Telegram ban: Delhi HC upholds India's temporary ban on WhatsApp rival ahead of NEET re-test
Short summary
Delhi High Court upheld India's temporary ban on Telegram through June 22, 2026, to prevent the spread of fake NEET exam papers and related fraud. The government cited Telegram's encrypted architecture as a challenge for law enforcement intervention. The National Testing Agency recommended the measure to protect exam security.
- •Delhi HC backs government ban on Telegram until June 22 to prevent NEET exam fraud
- •Government argues Telegram's architecture blocks law enforcement access
- •National Testing Agency recommended the restriction for exam integrity
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