Big setback for Telegram as HC upholds restrictions | TheBriefWire
Big setback for Telegram as HC upholds restrictions
Published 19 June 2026 ยท local
Synopsis The Delhi High Court has backed the government's decision to temporarily restrict Telegram access until June 22. This measure aims to stop the spread
Synopsis The Delhi High Court has backed the government's decision to temporarily restrict Telegram access until June 22. This measure aims to stop the spread of fake NEET 2026 re-examination papers and related fraud. The government cited Telegram's architecture as a challenge for law enforcement. The Testing Agency recommended the ban to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Published: June 19, 2026 โข 10:34 AM IST ยท Updated: June 19, 2026 โข 12:38 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis The Delhi High Court has backed the government's decision to temporarily restrict Telegram access until June 22. This measure aims to stop the spread of fake NEET 2026 re-examination papers and related fraud.
The government cited Telegram's architecture as a challenge for law enforcement.
The Testing Agency recommended the ban to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.