Apple says India antitrust body overstepping judicial authority as spat intensifies
Apple has accused India's Competition Commission of overstepping its authority by demanding financial documents in an ongoing antitrust case concerning the iPhone app market. The company argues that the commission should halt its actions because Apple is challenging the legality of the penalty calculation law in court. Apple claims it could face a potential fine of up to $38 billion if the case proceeds.
- ▪Apple submitted a document to an Indian court on April 24 arguing that the Competition Commission of India is exceeding its powers.
- ▪The Competition Commission of India has sought Apple's financial data since 2024 to assess potential penalties.
- ▪Apple is contesting the legal basis of India's antitrust penalty calculation law in a New Delhi court.
- ▪The case centers on allegations that Apple abused its dominant position in the iPhone apps market.
- ▪Apple claims it could face a penalty as high as $38 billion in this case.
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Apple has accused India’s competition body of exceeding its powers by pushing the U.S. tech company to submit its financials in an antitrust case related to the iPhone apps market, while Apple challenges the law governing penalties, documents show. An April 24 non-public Indian court submission by Apple, reviewed by Reuters on Thursday, is the latest sign of a growing confrontation between the company and Indian investigators over a case in which Apple says it could face a penalty of up to $38 billion.The Competition Commission of India has since 2024 sought Apple’s financial information, typically needed to calculate penalties, after an investigation found it abused its dominant position.
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