Telegram challenges Centre’s order that temporarily blocks its use

Messaging app Telegram has filed a petition in the court against the Centre’s decision to temporarily block the use of the platform to prevent NEET UG exam fraud.

After the lawyer brought up the same issue in another hearing, the court decided to discuss the issue urgently. Judge Tejas Karia is scheduled to hear the matter

The ban, which started on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 and will last until June 22, was put into effect to prevent candidates who will take the NEET exam from cheating in the exams.

Telegram did not immediately respond to this question Reuters request for comment.

Last month, the government canceled the NEET UG entrance exam after officials said they were investigating allegations that exam questions were leaked.

(With inputs from Reuters)