The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its order on Telegram’s plea challenging the government’s temporary ban on the messaging platform ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Justice Tejas Karia questioned the restriction, asking how rights of millions could be affected.
The Centre defended its temporary blocking of Telegram before the Delhi High Court, alleging that the platform has effectively become the “new dark web.” It argued that cybercriminals, fraudsters, and other harmful actors increasingly exploit Telegram’s anonymity to carry out illegal activities and evade detection.
The Bar Association of India has moved the Supreme Court seeking an Aadhaar-like nationwide digital registry for advocates to curb fake legal practitioners and verify credentials. CJI Surya Kant termed the proposal a “novel reform” and said all law universities must disclose details of their bona fide graduates.
Refusing bail in a cyber fraud case involving over Rs.3 crore, the Supreme Court termed cyber criminals “parasites” who dupe innocent people through phishing links and fake banking portals. CJI Surya Kant held that society’s interest lies in keeping such accused behind bars during trial, given the nationwide impact of cyber fraud.
The Supreme Court witnessed a sharp exchange after the Enforcement Directorate sought an adjournment in the case involving Congress leader Chaitanya Baghel. Responding to the request, CJI Surya Kant remarked, “First, it’s ‘list it, list it’; then comes the adjournment,” noting that judges read case files overnight during partial working days.
Odisha Police arrested the husband of a judicial officer following allegations of dowry harassment, domestic violence, and prolonged mental and physical abuse. The arrest was made after the woman officer filed a complaint, with police stating the couple had been facing serious domestic disputes for the past ten months.