Mains Answer Writing - 19 Jun, 2026
GS2
Governance
15 marks
"Blocking an entire platform for the misuse of a few channels tests the limits of proportionality in digital governance." Examine this with reference to the recent Telegram ban under Section 69A of the IT Act, and discuss the constitutional safeguards against such blocking orders.
Tips for your answer
- ✅ 1. Don't Just Blame the Government
- Say the real goal, stopping NEET cheating, was fair. The problem is how they did it, blocking the whole app instead of just the bad channels.
- ✅ 2. Use Real Examples to Back Your Points
- Compare it to the 2020 China apps ban, and mention Article 19 and the 2015 court ruling on online speech. Real names make your answer stronger.
- ✅ 3. Point Out the Timing Problem
- The ban started right away, but the court only got to check if it was fair after the ban already happened. This delay is the smartest point you can make.
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