Alleges company is using dilatory and delaying tactics in regulator's investigation.
The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), in an application to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has alleged that technology company Apple is using dilatory and delaying tactics in the regulator’s investigation against the company and has sought interim relief for Indian startups and digital companies, according to people close to the development.
Apple is facing a probe by the CCI for alleged abuse of dominant position in the app store market, leading to rise in costs, and stifling of competition for smaller developers who rely on its iOS ecosystem for distribution and revenue. The complaint was filed by non-profit Together We Fight Society. CCI has not levied any penalty against Apple and is yet to take a decision in the case.
Apple has challenged recent amendments to the Competition Act that allow penalties to be based on a company’s global turnover. Apple in its plea has said that the new penalty framework exposes the company to potential fines of up to $38 billion, which is 10 per cent of its average global revenue over the past three years.
In December last year, the Delhi High Court adjourned the hearing of Apple’s lawsuit against the CCI concerning the new penalty calculation framework until January 27, 2026.
Source: Business Standard
