The recent ruling by the Delhi High Court regarding Telegram’s temporary ban during the NEET 2026 re-examination window highlights a growing tension between digital platform autonomy and the government’s responsibility to maintain public order. Facing mounting pressure to address fears surrounding potential paper leaks, the Indian government invoked Section 69A of the Information Technology Act to restrict access to the messaging app. Justice Tejas Karia upheld this move, siding with the government’s position that the platform’s technical architecture, particularly its automated features and group functionalities, posed an immediate threat to the integrity of the high-stakes exam. By dismissing Telegram’s petition,…

In an era where digital misinformation can spread like wildfire, a troubling case recently landed before the Delhi High Court. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) filed a formal petition seeking urgent judicial intervention against a persistent social media campaign that falsely accused high-ranking constitutional court judges, Union ministers, and government officials of traveling to London on the public dime to participate in a badminton tournament. The petition argued that these claims were not just inaccurate, but malicious fabrications specifically designed to defame the integrity of the judiciary and the national leadership. By weaving a narrative of misuse of public…