Indian Government Challenges Telegram in Court, Claims App Facilitates Terrorist Activities

The Indian government recently banned the secure messaging app Telegram for a week. Telegram has also challenged in court. The central government has made a big claim amid the controversy over Telegram. The government has said in court that Telegram has become the easiest and most convenient platform for terrorist activities. Before hearing the case, the solicitor general told the court that a detailed reply in this case has been filed in the court registry. As soon as it comes on record, the hearing will begin. The solicitor general also said that Telegram was called and heard. His arguments and the findings of the investigation on it are on record. The government was told that this case was heard by a committee headed by the cabinet secretary. During this time, the high court asked that if emergency power is used, then it is necessary to give a chance to hear within 48 hours. On this occasion, the next hearing was given.