Indian court confirms Telegram ban

Indian court confirms Telegram ban A New Delhi court has rejected Telegram’s appeal against a temporary ban imposed by the Indian government to prevent exam cheating. The ban was a response to alleged question paper leaks for a national medical entrance test. The court ruled the government’s action was legal, empowering it to block public access to Telegram from June 16 to June 22, with its message-editing feature blocked until June 30.

• India’s government temporarily banned the messaging app Telegram.
• The ban was implemented to prevent its use in cheating rackets for a national medical entrance test.
• A New Delhi court upheld the government’s decision, ruling it legal and reasonable.
• The ban is in effect from June 16 to June 22, with the message-editing feature blocked until June 30.
• Telegram’s founder stated the ban punishes ordinary users and has not stopped leaks, which have moved to other apps.
• India is Telegram’s largest market by downloads.