Guwahati, June 17 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Messaging platform Telegram has challenged the Union government's decision to impose temporary restrictions on its services in India ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, arguing that the move affects millions of users across the country.

The matter was brought before a vacation bench of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday. Justice Tejas Karia agreed to take up the petition on an urgent basis after counsel representing Telegram sought immediate intervention.

During the hearing, Telegram's legal team submitted that the government's directive has disrupted access for over 150 million users in India, raising concerns over the impact of the restrictions on legitimate communication.

The Centr...