Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Delhi High Court on Apple’s Global Turnover Penalty Plea
Apple is in court because it doesn't like a new rule that lets India fine companies based on their worldwide earnings.
The Indian competition watchdog, CCI, says Apple is just trying to delay their investigation.
Apple thinks the fine is too big and unfair.
The court will decide soon.
Apple is already being investigated for how it runs its App Store, which some say is not fair to other app makers.
The court will hear more about this on December 16.
Delhi High Court issued notice on Apple’s plea challenging the 2024 amendment to the Competition Act.
The amendment allows penalties based on a company’s global turnover, potentially exposing Apple to a $38 billion fine.
CCI accuses Apple of trying to stall ongoing antitrust proceedings.
Apple is under investigation since 2022 for its App Store practices, with CCI finding Apple exploited its dominant position.
Apple has not provided details of its Indian turnover to CCI, seeking an extension until December 8.
- Who
- Apple Inc and the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
- What
- Apple challenging the 2024 amendment to the Competition Act allowing penalties based on global turnover
- When
- December 16 (next court hearing)
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- Apple believes the amendment is unfair and seeks to stall ongoing antitrust proceedings
- Company
- Apple Inc
- Issue
- Challenge to 2024 Competition Act amendment
- Penalty Basis
- Global turnover
- Penalty Rate
- 10%
- CCI Probe Start
- 2022
- CCI Report Date
- June 24, 2024
- Next Court Hearing
- December 16
