Delhi HC Seeks Govt & CCI Clarification on Global-Turnover Penalties as CCI Accuses Apple of Stalling Probe

The Delhi High Court issued notices to the Union government and CCI, asking them to file an affidavit within a week explaining why penalties under the amended Competition Act should be based on global turnover rather than India-specific revenue. 

The Court questioned how turnover from unrelated products could justify penalties for abuse of dominance regarding a single product.

Apple warned the amendment could expose it to massive fines and argues that using global turnover for India-specific conduct is arbitrary and disproportionate. It also contended that the CCI’s March 2025 order seeking its financial statements is an attempt to scuttle the ongoing probe.

The matter will be heard next on December 16.

[Apple Inc. v. Union of India & CCI]