Delhi HC Halts CCI Final Order in Apple App Store Antitrust Probe

Delhi High Court has directed India's Competition Commission to refrain from issuing a final order in its antitrust case against Apple's App Store, as Apple's constitutional challenge to the revised 10% global turnover penalty framework remains pending. Potential exposure could reach $38 Bn. Next hearing May 21.

— Filed Fri, 15 May, 2026, 17:25 IST · Source Inc42 · Updated

Delhi HC has directed CCI to refrain from passing a final order in its antitrust probe against Apple's App Store dominance, while Apple's constitutional challenge to India's revised penalty framework remains pending. Potential exposure could reach $38 Bn.

Why this matters

Continues Apple's defensive posture in India: prior signals show Delhi HC shielding Apple from CCI's final App Store order until July 15, with Apple ordered to cooperate in parallel proceedings.

Retail-company signals steady at 364 over the past 90 days.

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