Telegram has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the Centre’s decision to temporarily ban the messaging platform ahead of the NEET examinations. The matter was urgently mentioned before Justice Tejas Karia, who directed that the case be listed for hearing today, after the government restricted access to Telegram until June 22.
The Supreme Court declined immediate relief on a plea seeking NEET-UG 2026 re-conduct through CBT mode, observing the immense challenges of administering the examination and noting that similar requests had previously been rejected despite concerns over paper leaks and NTA functioning.
The Supreme Court of India said the National Testing Agency had not learnt from the earlier NEET leak. It sought a reply from the Centre, NTA and the Central Bureau of Investigation on pleas seeking an autonomous body.
Delhi High Court directs NTA to form a grievance panel for NEET candidates who lose time due to technical glitches. Court says candidates must not suffer for no fault of theirs.
The Madras High Court has directed the National Testing Agency to provide sanitary pads near toilets at NEET exam centers across India, in response to a 19-year-old petitioner’s medical needs. The ruling aims to ensure adequate facilities for female candidates and has been well-received, though concerns about monitoring during restroom breaks have been raised.
