The Delhi High Court upheld the temporary Telegram ban during NEET UG 2026, ruling that authorities followed due process and acted on relevant material. The court also held that Telegram falls within the ambit of “information” under the IT Act.

NEET UG 2026 Re- Exam: The Delhi High Court has upheld the temporary ban imposed on Telegram during the NEET UG 2026 examination period. The court dismissed Telegram's challenge against the government order, holding that the authorities had followed the due procedure while issuing the emergency directions.

Delivering its verdict, the court observed as per the live law report that "After considering all arguments, we found that given the emergency nature of impugned orders, Respondent strictly followed the procedure."

The court also rejected Telegram's contention that the orders were invalid due to the alleged non-communication of reasons behind the ban.

As per the live law report, the court stated, "The challenge of impugned orders on ground of non-communication reasons can't be sustained. Both impugned and final orders are founded on relevant material duly considered by Responded, supported by reasons."