The Delhi High Court has reserved its order in Telegram's challenge against temporary restrictions imposed by the Centre ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination. During the hearing, the government made a strong claim, describing Telegram as a potential "new dark web" and alleging that the platform was being used to circulate fake or leaked question papers and coordinate exam fraud. The Centre argued that the restrictions were necessary to protect the integrity of the NEET re-test, which will be taken by over 22 lakh students. Telegram, meanwhile, has approached the Delhi High Court seeking relief from the restrictions.

 Amid the NEET Re-exam row, a major legal showdown has erupted after Telegram challenged the Centre's decision to temporarily restrict access to the platform. The government says the move is necessary to stop fake paper leak claims, exam scams and misinformation targeting students. The NTA claims several Telegram channels were allegedly demanding money from candidates by falsely promising access to question papers. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has criticised the decision, arguing that millions of ordinary users are being punished despite the platform removing hundreds of suspicious channels.