Telegram to Remove and Block Accounts Impersonating PhonePe: Madras High Court

In a recent development, the Madras High Court, presided over by Justice K Kumaresh Babu, heard a plea from PhonePe, the popular digital payment app, seeking an injunction and damages against Telegram. The court was asked to address the issue of Telegram hosting channels that were allegedly impersonating PhonePe and promoting fraudulent activities. PhonePe's Allegations PhonePe, in its petition, sought damages amounting to ₹10 lakh and a mandatory injunction against…