Delhi High Court Upholds Telegram Ban Until June 22 Over NEET Paper Leak Concerns

The Delhi High Court has upheld the government's decision to temporarily suspend the messaging application Telegram in India until June 22. The ruling was delivered following concerns over potential paper leaks and fraud associated with the upcoming NEET re-examination.

The court rejected an appeal filed by Telegram against the temporary blocking of its app. The suspension of the service was originally implemented to curb alleged exam-related fraud and to protect the integrity of the national medical entrance test.

With the high court's decision, Telegram services will remain restricted across the country. The measure is intended to prevent potential leaks of the exam papers and to ensure a secure testing environment for NEET candidates and authorities.

A New Delhi court rejected Telegram's appeal against the temporary ban on June 19, 2026. The legal challenge from the messaging platform sought to overturn the suspension, but the court maintained that the restriction must continue until June 22.

The ban was initiated to prevent the platform from being used to facilitate fraudulent activities during the critical exam period. By upholding the suspension, the court aims to safeguard the re-examination process and prevent unauthorized sharing of sensitive test materials.