
Delhi HC orders CCI to decide plea against Google's billing policy by April 26
Google's new in-app purchase billing system comes into effect on April 26.
Google's new in-app purchase billing system comes into effect on April 26.
The Competition Commission of India had imposed a fine on Google for unfair business practices in the Android ecosystem and Play Store in October last year.
The NCLAT has asked the tech giant to pay the amount of ₹1,337 crore within 30 days.
Isha Ambani-led Reliance Retail in December last year signed a pact with the German-based Metro AG to acquire its Cash and Carry business unit in India in a deal worth ₹2,850 crore.
The top court was hearing a plea filed by Google, seeking a stay on the ₹1,337 cr penalty imposed by India's antitrust regulator.
Foundational disruptions at this stage could undo the deep investments and effort made by OEMs, developers and the industry, says Google.
The appellate tribunal refuses to stay the CCI order on Google for the violations of practices in the Android mobile device ecosystem and Play Store. The next hearing is on February 13, 2022.
Google says the CCI's order against it was a "setback" for Indian users and businesses, and that it will seek a stay on the order.
Latest fine pertains to Google’s Play Store policies that require app developers to "exclusively and mandatorily" use its billing system to receive payments and certain in-app purchases.
The Competition Commission of India has issued a cease and desist order against Google from indulging in anti-competitive practices.