Delhi HC shields Apple from CCI final order in App Store case until July 15
The Delhi High Court directed the Competition Commission of India to hold off on a final ruling against Apple in the App Store dominance probe until July 15. Apple is contesting a Competition Act amendment that ties penalties to global turnover, exposing it to a potential USD 38 billion hit based on FY2022-FY2024 revenue.
What happened
Delhi HC barred CCI from passing a final order against Apple before July 15 in the App Store dominance case. Apple is challenging the Competition Act amendment
Key facts
- 10%
- USD 38 billion
- FY2022-FY2024
- July 15
Why this matters
The court's pause on global-turnover penalties signals India is becoming a high-stakes antitrust venue, so stress-test any platform M&A thesis against worst-case CCI exposure tied to worldwide revenue.