Delhi High Court Upholds Indian Government’s Temporary Ban on Telegram
The Delhi High Court upheld the Indian government’s temporary ban on Telegram, citing concerns over NEET-UG exam paper leaks. The ban, set to last until 22 June, was challenged by Telegram, which argued it was singled out and that the government failed to justify using emergency powers to block the entire platform. The court stated the government’s measures were the least restrictive available. A
The Delhi High Court upheld the Indian government's temporary ban on Telegram, citing concerns over NEET-UG exam paper leaks. The ban, set to last until 22 June, was challenged by Telegram, which argued it was singled out compared to other platforms and that the government failed to justify the use of emergency powers or demonstrate why only the entire platform should be blocked. The court stated the government’s measures were the least restrictive. The government cited evidence of examination-related activity on Telegram and claimed to possess material regarding channels involved in such activities. The NEET-UG re-examination was scheduled for 21 June. The Delhi High Court bench headed by Justice Tejas Karia heard arguments from both Telegram and the government. According to indiatvnews.com, the court dismissed Telegram's legal challenge. Telegram has approximately 150 million users in India, according to indiatvnews.com.
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