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Telegram challenges Indian government over exam fraud blocking order

Telegram has formally challenged an Indian government directive that temporarily disabled the platform to curb widespread exam fraud. In a filing submitted to the court on Wednesday, the company argued that a blanket block of its service violates fundamental constitutional protections afforded to the messaging app and its users.

Telegram challenges Indian government over exam fraud blocking order

The petition serves as a direct rebuttal to state authorities who implemented the restriction as a measure to maintain the integrity of testing procedures. By contesting the order, Telegram asserts that the government's approach disproportionately impacts the platform's ability to operate and infringes upon rights protected under the Indian constitution. The case highlights the ongoing tension between national security or administrative order and the digital rights of private tech companies navigating local regulations.

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