After hearing extensive arguments from both sides, Justice Tejas Karia reserved the verdict.

The Delhi High Court has reserved its judgment on a plea challenging the temporary suspension of Telegram in India. This restriction was imposed by the Centre ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled for June 21, following the cancellation of the May 3 test. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues its probe into the irregularities, and this re-test remains a vital measure to uphold the exam's integrity.

Telegram challenged the government’s directive, arguing that a blanket ban is disproportionate and affects millions of legitimate users. The platform contended that it has actively cooperated with authorities to remove unlawful content. However, the Centre maintained that its move was a necessary preventive step, implemented only after alternative, less restrictive measures failed to address the persistent exploitation of the platform.

Government counsel detailed concerns regarding Telegram’s "bot infrastructure," which allows for the rapid, automated dissemination of information with minimal human oversight. Officials noted that features such as anonymous usernames and message editing are frequently exploited to fabricate "paper leak" evidence by altering timestamps. Unlike other platforms, the government argued that these unique structural features significantly impede law enforcement’s ability to track organized cheating networks.

After hearing extensive arguments from both sides, Justice Tejas Karia reserved the verdict. The court allowed all parties to submit additional written arguments by 7:00 PM today.

As the legal proceedings conclude, students are reminded that the re-exam remains on schedule for Sunday. Authorities have urged candidates to ignore online rumors, as the temporary suspension specifically aims to dismantle fraudulent ecosystems that have been scamming students with fake claims of leaked papers.