Delhi HC pauses CCI's final order against Apple in App Store anti-trust probe until 15 July
Delhi High Court has directed the Competition Commission of India to hold its final order in the App Store anti-trust case against Apple until 15 July, while ordering the iPhone maker to cooperate and submit domestic turnover data. Penalty exposure could reach $38 billion under new global-turnover rules over the 30% commission dispute.
What happened
Delhi HC told CCI not to pass a final order in its App Store anti-trust probe against Apple until 15 July, while ordering Apple to cooperate and submit domestic
Key facts
- $38 billion potential fine
- 30% commission
- 7 extensions
- 15 July hearing
- 21 May CCI hearing
Why this matters
India's escalating App Store antitrust posture signals tightening platform-fee scrutiny globally, reshaping M&A theses around app-economy intermediaries and payment rails.