Messaging platform Telegram has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Central government’s decision to temporarily block access to the app ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, arguing that the measure unfairly impacts millions of legitimate users. The matter was mentioned before Justice Tejas Karia, who agreed to hear the plea later on Wednesday.
The challenge comes a day after the Centre, acting on recommendations from the National Testing Agency (NTA), imposed a temporary restriction on Telegram until June 22, covering the June 21 NEET-UG re-test and its immediate aftermath. The government has maintained that the move is aimed at curbing cheating rackets, fraudulent paper leak claims and misinformation targeting candidates.
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