New Delhi: Today, 24th Feb, The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a plea demanding regulation of Internet prices in the country. The court stated that consumers have multiple service providers to choose from and that it is a free market.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar dismissed the petition filed by an individual named Rajat.
The Supreme Court denied the Competition Commission of India’s request to transfer cases involving Amazon and Flipkart to a division bench, emphasizing adherence to procedural rules. Justice Oka highlighted the importance of not providing special treatment to litigants. The cases are set for a hearing on December 17 in the Karnataka High Court.
The Supreme Court of India has accepted appeals from ten startups challenging Google’s Play Store billing policy, but denied them interim protection. The startups sought relief from potential delisting, pending the court’s decision. The decision has global implications, with the tech community eagerly awaiting the outcome of the March hearing.
