19
Jun
New Delhi: In a significant ruling on the balance between digital freedoms and examination security, the Delhi High Court has upheld the Centre’s decision to temporarily restrict access to Telegram during the conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The court ruled that the government’s action was based on legitimate concerns and was proportionate to the objective of preventing large-scale malpractice. Dismissing Telegram’s petition against the order, Justice Tejas Karia observed that the restrictions were carefully designed and did not exceed what was necessary under the circumstances. Authorities had moved to block the messaging platform after receiving inputs that organised networks…