NEW DELHI, May 18 – A judicial ruling in India has directed Apple to work with regulators examining antitrust allegations concerning the company’s iPhone application marketplace, rejecting the technology giant’s attempt to suspend proceedings while it contests penalty regulations.
The Delhi High Court issued a directive posted to its website Saturday stating Apple “shall fully cooperate,” while instructing the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to delay issuing any final ruling until July 15 at the earliest.
The tech company had sought a suspension of the proceedings and claimed the CCI overstepped its authority by requiring the firm to provide financial documents – information normally required for determining penalties – while Apple maintains an active challenge to penalty legislation, according to Reuters reporting.
Regulators have pursued Apple’s financial records following a 2024 investigation that determined the company misused its market dominance.
Apple has rejected any wrongdoing and opposed CCI requirements, contending it has contested India’s complete antitrust penalty framework and the regulatory body should delay action.
This Indian matter represents one of numerous antitrust challenges Apple confronts worldwide for suspected competitive violations. India serves as an important marketplace for Apple, with iPhones holding 9% market share compared to 4% from two years prior, according to Counterpoint Research data.
Apple declined to provide comment when contacted.
