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.

— Source publishedFri, 15 May, 2026, 17:25 IST·First seen Fri, 15 May, 2026, 17:25 IST·Source Inc42

What happened

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

Key facts

  • 10% global turnover
  • $38 Bn
  • 30% commission
  • May 21 hearing

Why this matters

The Delhi HC stay signals that India's revised antitrust penalty regime faces credible legal headwinds, reshaping risk pricing for any digital marketplace M&A or platform deals with India exposure.

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