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Telegram Blocked in India: Delhi High Court Refuses to Intervene in Exam Leak Crackdown
Mint·Friday, 19 June 2026
The Delhi High Court rejected Telegram's plea for an urgent hearing after the Indian government temporarily banned the platform under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. The Centre cited concerns over exam-related paper leak networks as the reason for the block, which runs until June 22. Telegram had approached the court seeking urgent relief against the ban.
Why It Matters
Millions of Indians use Telegram for work, education, and communication — a government-imposed block directly disrupts daily life for students, professionals, and communities relying on the app.
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