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CCI Orders Probe Into Google’s User Choice Billing System
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation into Google's user choice billing system, following a recent standoff between Indian app publishers and the tech giant. The CCI found Google to be in violation of various sections of the competition law. The CCI's director general has been instructed to conduct the investigation and submit a detailed report within two months. The investigation will focus on whether Google's billing system hampers competition in the market.
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CCI declines interim relief to Indian developers in Google app billing case
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected the request for interim relief by Indian app developers against Google's Play Store billing policy. This decision comes in response to the CCI's observation earlier in March, which suggested that Google's User Choice Billing system potentially violates India's Competition Act. The CCI stated that the developers did not demonstrate the need for interim relief or the irreparable harm caused by Google's actions. While disappointed with the outcome, the developers remain hopeful about their ongoing case against Google's alleged monopolistic practices. Google, on the other hand, defends its User Choice Billing system.
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CCI’s INR 936 Cr Penalty Was Amorphous: Google To NCLAT
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Google argued before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that the penalty of INR 936 Cr imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on the company was unfounded. Google's counsel claimed that the charges were based on assumptions and that there was no violation of regulations. The counsel also mentioned that the Google Play Billing System (GPBS) and Google Pay do not prevent other payment processors from entering the Indian market. The CCI was accused of ignoring that Google follows regulations for its UPI app, Google Pay. The CCI recently ordered a probe into Google's user choice billing system.
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HC dismisses 14 pleas of startups against Google's billing policy
Inshorts
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1y ago
Medial
The Madras High Court has rejected 14 petitions lodged by Indian startups against Google's user choice billing system, asserting that the matters fall within the jurisdiction of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Startups like Bharat Matrimony, Shaadi.com, and TrulyMadly were among those who had filed the appeals. Meanwhile, petitions from Disney+ Hotstar and Testbook are still being evaluated.
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Competition watchdog orders probe into Google's Play Store billing policies
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has announced an investigation into Google's Play Store billing policies. Indian internet companies have expressed concerns over Google's practice of charging a commission of 11-30% on in-app purchases made by their users. The CCI believes that Google may have violated provisions of the Competition Act and has ordered a detailed probe into the matter. Earlier this year, Google delisted several apps for violating its billing policies, but reinstated them after intervention from the Indian government.
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NCLAT asks Google, CCI to respond to firms challenging Play Store billing policy
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has requested Google and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to respond to challenges regarding Google's user choice billing policy made by startups and other entities. The hearing has been postponed until 24 May. Companies including Kuku FM, Shaadi.com, the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation, and the Indian Digital Media Industry Foundation have been seeking interim protection from Google's service fees. The CCI had launched an investigation into Google's Play Store policies, stating that Google's unified codebase may be an abuse of its dominant position.
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Google Play Delists Indian Apps: Dark Day For Indian Internet, Say Startup Founders
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Indian startups are criticizing Google Play for delisting their apps for not complying with the user choice billing system. According to founders, their apps were removed following a Supreme Court ruling on February 9 that declined relief to Indian app developers. The delisting came with short notice, not enough time for startups to respond. Some founders have expressed plans to take legal action against Google. The tech giant claims the delisted companies violated Google Play's policies while complying with payment policies of other app stores. This battle stems from the user choice billing system implemented by Google last year, which drew criticism from startups. Alternative app stores, such as PhonePe's Indus Appstore, have since emerged to challenge the dominance of Google Play.
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Startups Seek CCI Intervention To Resolve Google’s Delisting Move
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
A group representing Indian startups has asked the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to instruct Google to restore apps removed from its Play Store. The startups allege that Google's actions are anti-competitive and breach a 2022 antitrust directive regarding alternative billing systems. The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) wrote to the CCI on 1 March claiming that Google's removal of the apps was a "brazen move" and could cause "irreparable harm". Google has denied any wrongdoing. The CCI is yet to comment on the matter.
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Delhi HC allows Google to withdraw its appeal against order on billing system
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Delhi High Court has allowed Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc, to withdraw its appeal against a single judge order regarding the competition watchdog's directive for considering the applications from a startup alliance against Google's new in-app user choice billing policy. The court granted permission after Google requested withdrawal, stating that the Competition Commission of India is already hearing the plea. The CCI had previously stated that it needed to investigate Google's new billing policy and its compliance with previous directives. The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) had raised concerns about the policy charging high service fees and alleged antitrust conduct.
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Google Unbothered By Govt’s Warning On Delisting Of Indian Apps: Bharat Matrimony CEO
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Google continues to face backlash after delisting several prominent apps from its Play Store for non-compliance with billing policies. Bharat Matrimony's founder and CEO, Murugavel Janakiraman, confirmed that the startup's 150+ apps on the Play Store have yet to be reinstated. This is despite apps from Shaadi.com and Info-Edge finally being restored. Janakiraman stated that Google informed him that the impacted apps would only be relisted if they comply with the user choice billing system. The delisting has sparked criticism and calls for app reinstatement and a rollback of Google's new payment system.
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NCLAT Seeks Google’s Response On Pleas Against CCI Order
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has asked Google to respond to a plea from startups against the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) refusal to stay the Play Store billing policy. Google is facing backlash from startups after it delisted some apps for not complying with the payments policies. The CCI had dismissed the startups' earlier requests for interim relief from Google's commission on developers. The next hearing is scheduled for May 24th.
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