Delhi High Court Delays Apple Antitrust Ruling Until July
Apple anti-trust probe: Delhi HC asks CCI to hold its order till 15 July, orders firm to cooperate
Mint
Image: Mint
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to refrain from finalizing its investigation into Apple Inc.'s alleged anti-competitive practices until a hearing on July 15. The court emphasized that Apple must cooperate with the CCI, which is probing the company's App Store payment policies linked to complaints from various stakeholders.
- 01The court has set a hearing date for July 15, delaying any final decision on the CCI's investigation into Apple.
- 02Apple faces potential fines of nearly $38 billion under the new penalty framework based on global turnover.
- 03The CCI claims that Apple has delayed proceedings despite receiving seven extensions to provide required information.
- 04Complaints against Apple allege abuse of dominance by enforcing its in-app payment system and charging commissions up to 30%.
- 05The CCI's investigation was prompted by complaints from NGOs, Indian startups, and Match Group, which owns Tinder.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Delhi High Court has instructed the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to refrain from issuing any final order in its investigation of Apple Inc. until the next hearing scheduled for July 15. This decision follows Apple's ongoing constitutional challenge against amendments in the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023, which permits penalties based on a company's global turnover. Apple has expressed concerns that this could lead to fines of nearly $38 billion if found guilty of anti-competitive practices. The CCI has accused Apple of stalling the investigation, which has been pending since 2021, by failing to provide necessary information despite being granted seven extensions. The investigation centers on complaints regarding Apple's App Store payment policies, which allegedly force app developers to utilize its in-app payment system and charge commissions of up to 30%, thereby restricting competition. The court noted that while the CCI can continue its proceedings, it cannot finalize any decisions until the July hearing, emphasizing the need for Apple to cooperate with the regulator.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The ongoing investigation could influence app developers in India, potentially leading to changes in payment practices and costs associated with app distribution.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you believe the CCI should impose stricter regulations on app store payment systems?
Connecting to poll...
More about Competition Commission of India
Delhi High Court Halts Final Order on Apple’s App Store Probe Until July 15
Hindustan Times • May 15, 2026
CCI Approves Adani Power's Acquisition of GVK Energy and Other Key Deals
The Economic Times • May 12, 2026
India's CCI Launches Antitrust Investigation into Pernod Ricard's Retail Practices
Business Standard • May 11, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.