Apple says India antitrust body overstepping judicial authority as spat intensifies
Apple says the demand could expose it to a $38 billion penalty under India’s updated antitrust fine rules.
- Apple urged the Delhi High Court to pause antitrust proceedings after the CCI demanded financial information, which the company claims could result in a penalty of up to $38 billion.
- The dispute centers on India's 2024 competition law, which allows fines based on global turnover; Apple has challenged this framework as 'manifestly arbitrary, unconstitutional, grossly disproportionate, unjust.'
- While the CCI claims Apple has 'been afforded adequate opportunities to file' its objections, the company maintains it is a smaller player than Google's Android in India.
- After the CCI scheduled a final hearing for May 21, Apple argued the decision represents an escalation to 'usurp the Hon'ble Court's authority,' requesting the court hear the matter on May 15.
- India remains a critical growth market for Apple, where iPhones hold 9% market share, up from 4% two years ago, according to Counterpoint Research.
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Times of India
The Economic TimesApple says India's antitrust body overstepping judicial authority as spat intensifies
Apple Inc. has accused the Competition Commission of India of exceeding its powers by seeking its financial data in an antitrust case related to the iPhone app market, as the company challenges Indias penalty framework in court.
Channel News Asia
newsindiatimes.comApple says India antitrust body overstepping judicial authority as spat intensifies
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