Delhi High Court directs Centre and CCI to place their reply on record in Apple Inc’s plea challenging audit orders and Competition Act amendments. Apple argues penalties based on global turnover could reach USD 38 billion.
The Centre has withdrawn its order requiring smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app, following strong criticism over privacy and surveillance concerns. The app will now remain fully voluntary, with users free to install or delete it.
Apple has challenged India’s new competition law before the Delhi High Court, warning that penalties based on global turnover could lead to an unprecedented $38 billion fine. The tech giant argues the amended rules are unconstitutional and unfair, while the CCI insists they are necessary to curb anti-competitive practices.
X Corp told the Karnataka High Court that Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act cannot be used to bypass safeguards under Section 69A. The court is examining if the Sahyog portal violates constitutional rights of intermediaries.
