Court Review of Temporary Telegram Restrictions in India
法院審理印度對 Telegram 的臨時限制
Introduction
The Indian government has put a temporary nationwide block on the Telegram messaging app and limited certain technical features. These steps were taken to protect the fairness of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.
印度政府已在全國範圍內暫時封鎖 Telegram 通訊應用程式，並限制了某些技術功能。採取這些措施是為了保障 2026 年 NEET-UG 補考的公平性。
Main Body
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) used the Information Technology Act of 2000 to implement two main rules. First, access to the app is restricted until June 22, 2026. Second, the ability to edit messages is disabled until June 30, 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA) emphasized that editing must be stopped because some users were replacing harmless files with real exam papers. By doing this, they could keep the original timestamps to make it look like the papers had leaked before the exam.
電子與資訊科技部 (MeitY) 根據 2000 年《資訊科技法》實施了兩項主要規定。第一，在 2026 年 6 月 22 日之前限制使用該應用程式。第二，在 2026 年 6 月 30 日之前禁用編輯訊息功能。國家測試局 (NTA) 強調，必須停止編輯功能，因為部分使用者將無害的文件替換為真實考卷。透過這樣做，他們可以保留原始時間戳，使考卷看起來像是在考試前就已外流。
Furthermore, the government worked with cybercrime centers and police in several states to track fraud groups. These criminals were asking students for payments between ₹14,000 and ₹10 lakh. The NTA asserted that a full ban was the only remaining option after they failed to stop these fraudulent groups by deleting individual channels.
此外，政府與多個州的網路犯罪中心及警方合作追蹤詐騙集團。這些犯罪分子要求學生支付 14,000 至 100 萬盧比不等。NTA 主張，在嘗試刪除個別頻道仍無法阻止這些詐騙集團後，全面封鎖是僅剩的唯一選擇。
However, Telegram has challenged these decisions in the Delhi High Court, arguing that the ban is unfair and unconstitutional. The platform's lawyers claimed that the restriction violates the freedom of speech for 150 million Indian users. CEO Pavel Durov suggested that the ban is a mistake because illegal activities will simply move to other apps. In response, the government's Solicitor General maintained that there is strong evidence that Telegram failed to stop the spread of sensitive exam materials.
然而，Telegram 已在德里高等法院對這些決定提出挑戰，認為封鎖是不公平且違憲的。該平台的律師聲稱，此限制侵犯了 1.5 億印度使用者的言論自由。執行長 Pavel Durov 認為封鎖是一個錯誤，因為非法活動只會轉移到其他應用程式。對此，政府律政司長堅持認為有強烈證據證明 Telegram 未能阻止敏感考試資料的傳播。
Conclusion
The case is still being decided by the Delhi High Court, which is now evaluating whether the government's emergency powers were used appropriately.
此案目前仍由德里高等法院裁定，法院正在評估政府的緊急權力是否使用得當。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 Moving Beyond 'Say' and 'Tell'
At the A2 level, you probably use "say" or "think" for everything. To reach B2, you need Reporting Verbs. These are words that tell us how someone spoke and what their intention was.
Look at these three power-moves from the text:
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Asserted "The NTA asserted that a full ban was the only remaining option."
- What it means: To say something with 100% confidence and force. It is stronger than "said."
- B2 Upgrade: Don't say "He said it was true"; say "He asserted that it was true."
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Maintained "The Solicitor General maintained that there is strong evidence..."
- What it means: To keep saying the same thing, even when other people disagree. It's about consistency.
- B2 Upgrade: Instead of "She kept saying she was right," use "She maintained that she was right."
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Claimed "Lawyers claimed that the restriction violates freedom of speech."
- What it means: To say something is true, but without providing proof yet. It's often used when the speaker might be wrong.
- B2 Upgrade: Instead of "He says he is the best," use "He claims to be the best."
💡 PRO TIP: The 'That' Bridge
Notice a pattern? All three verbs use a "that-clause":
[Person] + [B2 Verb] + THAT + [Full Sentence]
- Incorrect: I asserted for the rule. (❌)
- Correct: I asserted that the rule was fair. (✅)
Quick Comparison Table
| A2 Level (Simple) | B2 Level (Precise) | Feeling |
|---|---|---|
| Said | Claimed | "I think this is true (but prove it)" |
| Said | Asserted | "I am absolutely sure about this!" |
| Said | Maintained | "I'm not changing my mind." |