Apple Fights Back: Legal Battle Over Antitrust Probe in India

Apple has requested an Indian court to prevent the Competition Commission of India (CCI) from seeking its global financial records in an ongoing app store policy investigation. Apple disputes the CCI's authority and potential fines, and the case will be heard by the Delhi High Court on January 27.

Apple is seeking a court order in India to stop the country's antitrust authority from demanding its global financial records. The request comes as part of a broader dispute over Apple's app store policies.

The US-based tech company is embroiled in a legal battle with the Competition Commission of India (CCI), which accuses Apple of misusing its app store monopoly. Apple denies these allegations and fears hefty fines if the CCI applies its global turnover for penalties.

The matter is heading to the Delhi High Court on January 27, where Apple will argue against being forced to comply with the CCI's demands during its appeal against new penalty rules set to take effect in 2024. The CCI maintains it's essential to enforce compliance among multinationals.

(With inputs from agencies.)