Delhi HC stays CCI's Apple App Store antitrust order till 15 July; Apple ordered to cooperate

Delhi High Court has directed CCI to hold its final order in the Apple App Store antitrust probe until 15 July, while requiring Apple to cooperate with the regulator. The case, triggered by Match Group's complaint over 30% commissions, tests the 2023 Act enabling turnover-linked penalties — exposing Apple to up to ~$38 billion in risk.

— Source publishedFri, 15 May, 2026, 13:34 IST·First seen Fri, 15 May, 2026, 13:38 IST·Source Mint · Companies

What happened

Delhi HC told CCI not to issue final order in Apple App Store antitrust probe before 15 July, while directing Apple to cooperate. Case challenges 2023 Act

Key facts

  • $38 billion
  • 30%
  • 15 July
  • 21 May
  • 2021

Why this matters

The Delhi HC stay and CCI probe set a precedent for turnover-based antitrust remedies that could reshape platform-fee economics across India deals and partnerships.