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.

— Filed Fri, 15 May, 2026, 13:38 IST · Source Mint · Updated

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 turnover data. Penalty exposure could reach $38 billion under new global-turnover rules.

Why this matters

Apple faces mounting global antitrust scrutiny over App Store commissions, with India joining the EU and US in challenging its 30% fee model. The HC pause buys time but global-turnover penalty rules raise the stakes materially.

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