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'Centre's order is well-founded': Delhi high court dismisses Telegram plea over ban before NEET retest

Times of India · Jun 19, 2026, 5:12 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Delhi High Court upheld the Centre's temporary ban on Telegram, citing its potential misuse for exam fraud and misinformation ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The government's order, issued under the IT Act, was deemed well-founded. The restriction aims to prevent cheating rackets from expl

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'Centre's order is well-founded': Delhi high court dismisses Telegram plea over ban before NEET retest

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