Delhi Court to Rule on Government Power to Block Apps Without Court Order

Telegram filed a legal challenge June 17 against India's temporary block ahead of the NEET 2026 medical entrance exam. The case tests whether executives can suspend platforms for defined periods without judicial review—a question facing Brazil and France too. India invoked Section 69A of its IT Act, which permits blocks without notice or court approval. Telegram argues the blanket restriction is unconstitutional and disproportionate to targeting specific exam-fraud schemes.