June 19, 2026 12:47 PM
Delhi HC upholds Centre’s temporary Telegram suspension ahead of NEET-UG re-exam
The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Centre's decision to temporarily suspend Telegram services across the country ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination, observing that the government had strictly followed the procedure prescribed under law while invoking emergency blocking powers. Rejecting a petition filed by Telegram challenging the restrictions, Justice Tejas Karia held that the impugned orders satisfied the test of proportionality and were justified in view of the circumstances s...