Tech giant Apple told the Delhi High Court that it should not be compelled to participate in an “unconstitutional penalty regime” under the Competition Act. The company challenged CCI’s power to impose penalties based on global turnover, calling it arbitrary and disproportionate.
The Indian Supreme Court expressed significant concerns over Flipkart’s market dominance, questioning its impact on competition and smaller businesses. The Court appointed an amicus curiae and highlighted issues regarding Flipkart’s discounts harming small traders. AIOVA, the complainant, was absent from the hearing, leading to a discussion about fair representation in the case.
