Delhi HC upholds Centre's Telegram ban order ahead of NEET retest | TheBriefWire
Delhi HC upholds Centre's Telegram ban order ahead of NEET retest
Published 19 June 2026 ยท local
Delhi High Court upheld the Centre's temporary ban on Telegram, citing its potential misuse for exam fraud and misinformation ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination
Delhi High Court upheld the Centre's temporary ban on Telegram, citing its potential misuse for exam fraud and misinformation ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The government's order, issued under the IT Act, was deemed well-founded. The restriction aims to prevent cheating rackets from exploiting the platform, with the ban in effect until June 22.
Published: June 19, 2026 โข 10:42 AM IST ยท Updated: June 19, 2026 โข 11:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Delhi High Court upheld the Centre's temporary ban on Telegram, citing its potential misuse for exam fraud and misinformation ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.
The government's order, issued under the IT Act, was deemed well-founded.
The restriction aims to prevent cheating rackets from exploiting the platform, with the ban in effect until June 22.