India bans Telegram over NEET leak fallout: Why WhatsApp escaped action and what Delhi HC said

Описание: The Centre temporarily banned Telegram under Section 69A of the IT Act following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, citing misuse of platform features like unmarked message editing and bot proliferation. The government argued that Telegram enabled scams such as backdating leaked papers, while also posing challenges for investigators due to data deletion and channel replication. The Delhi HC questioned the proportionality of banning an entire platform for exam-related misuse, as the original leak stemmed from credentialed insiders within the exam system. The restriction on Telegram’s editing feature remains in place till June 30, while the court is yet to decide on the legality of the broader ban.
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