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Apple Challenges CCI's $38B Penalty in Delhi Court

11/28/2025

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Apple filed a case in Delhi High Court against Competition Commission of India (CCI) over its penalty method based on global turnover, saying it could yield $38 billion and is unconstitutional and grossly disproportionate.
On September 22, 2023, Apple launched the iPhone 15 in Mumbai.
The Competition Commission of India is investigating complaints from startups alleging abusive commissions on in-app purchases; Apple denies the allegations, and CCI's decision is pending.

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Apple filed a case in Delhi High Court against Competition Commission of India (CCI) over its penalty method based on global turnover, saying it could yield $38 billion and is unconstitutional and grossly disproportionate.
On September 22, 2023, Apple launched the iPhone 15 in Mumbai.
The Competition Commission of India is investigating complaints from startups alleging abusive commissions on in-app purchases; Apple denies the allegations, and CCI's decision is pending.