NEET: Telegram challenges India ban over exam paper leak fears
The ban raises concerns about government overreach and suppression of free speech.
Telegram has challenged the Indian government's temporary ban on the messaging platform, arguing it unfairly punishes millions of users while doing little to stop those responsible for leaked exam papers. The case is being heard in the Delhi High Court, with Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticizing the move as a mistake and calling Telegram a force for good in combating exam fraud. The controversy stems from allegations that question papers for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) were leaked before the test was held last month, leading to protests across India.
17 JUN 2026
· THIS STORY — BBC
Telegram is challenging the Indian government's temporary ban on the platform, arguing the ban unfairly punishes millions of users.
— Al Jazeera
Telegram filed a legal challenge against the Indian government's ban on its platform, arguing it is unconstitutional and disproportionate.
— The Hindu
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the government's temporary ban on Telegram, arguing it is ineffective and unfairly targets students.
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