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India: Delhi court upholds government ban on Telegram

DW English · Jun 19, 2026, 8:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The ban on Telegram has prompted the most high-profile tussle between a tech giant and the Indian government this year.
  • In the ​ruling, Delhi High Court Judge Tejas Karia held that the measures the government adopted were proportionate and had strictly followed the legal ⁠procedure.
  • The court's ruling means that the messaging app will remain blocked till June 22.

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The ban on Telegram has prompted the most high-profile tussle between a tech giant and the Indian government this year.

https://p.dw.com/p/5Fgv NTelegram had challenged the Indian government's order blocking it over exam-related concerns Image: Infinity News Collec/imagebroker/IMAGOAdvertisement The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed messaging platform Telegram's appeal against the Indian government's order temporarily blocking it ahead of a nationwide medical exam retest.

In the ​ruling, Delhi High Court Judge Tejas Karia held that the measures the government adopted were proportionate and had strictly followed the legal ⁠procedure.

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