The Supreme Court is set to hear the pleas of Google and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on July 14 regarding the Android mobile device case and the imposition of a hefty Rs 1,338 crore fine on the tech giant.
The case revolves around allegations of anti-competitive practices by Google in relation to its Android operating system. The CCI, acting as the regulatory body for fair trade practices in India, had imposed the fine on Google due to alleged abuse of its dominant position in the mobile market.
Both Google and the CCI have filed appeals in the Supreme Court, seeking a review of the fine and challenging the findings of the competition watchdog. The court hearing on July 14 will provide an opportunity for both parties to present their arguments and for the justices to examine the merits of the case.
The outcome of the Supreme Court hearing will have significant implications not only for Google but also for the broader landscape of competition and fair trade practices in the Indian mobile market. It remains to be seen how the court will decide on this high-stakes legal battle between Google and the CCI.