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HC dismisses 14 pleas of startups against Google's billing policy

Inshorts · 2y ago

HC dismisses 14 pleas of startups against Google's billing policy

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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Delhi HC junks plea by startups ,broadcasting bodies against CCI over delayed hearing

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Delhi HC junks plea by startups ,broadcasting bodies against CCI over delayed hearing

The Delhi High Court has rejected pleas by the Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) and Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) against the Competition Commission of India (CCI) over the delayed hearing of their case against Google's billing policy. The court stated that since the CCI has already scheduled a hearing for February 21, the petitions have become invalid. ADIF and IBDF had sought interim relief against Google's Play Store delisting threat due to non-compliance with its billing policy. The case has seen little progress since May 2023.

Startups challenge Madras HC order on Google's billing system in Supreme Court

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Startups challenge Madras HC order on Google's billing system in Supreme Court

A group of startups has taken their legal battle against Google's app billing policy to the Supreme Court of India. The startups filed appeals after the Madras High Court dismissed their plea challenging Google's policy. The case is expected to be heard by the Supreme Court on February 9. The startups had initially approached the state high court after Google threatened to delist them from the Play Store if they didn't adopt its new app billing policy. The Competition Commission of India has already fined Google for abusing its dominant position in relation to Play Store policies.

Setback for startups: Madras HC dismisses pleas for second time against Google billing policy

Inc42 · 1y ago

Setback for startups: Madras HC dismisses pleas for second time against Google billing policy

The Madras High Court has dismissed appeals by startups against Google's in-app payment billing policy on the Play Store mobile app marketplace. However, the court has temporarily protected two companies and ordered Google to not delist their mobile applications for three weeks. This is the second dismissal by the court since August 2023, with the HC stating that any order passed by it will only apply to the parties involved, while directives from the Competition Commission of India would cover all affected businesses. Protected companies can appeal to the Supreme Court.

Delhi HC allows Google to withdraw its appeal against order on billing system

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Delhi HC allows Google to withdraw its appeal against order on billing system

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.

Supreme Court agrees to hear startups' pleas against Google's billing policy

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Supreme Court agrees to hear startups' pleas against Google's billing policy

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the pleas of several startups challenging Google's billing policy. However, the court has declined to pass an interim order protecting these startups from being removed from Google's Play Store. The startups had urged the court to protect them until the appeal's disposal, as they are small companies. Previously, a two-judge bench of the Madras High Court had ruled that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) had jurisdiction to adjudicate on the issue and direct guilty enterprises to discontinue abuse of dominant position practices.

NCLAT defers hearing on Google's Play Store billing policy to July 5

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

NCLAT defers hearing on Google's Play Store billing policy to July 5

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has postponed the hearing on petitions against Google's Play Store billing policy to July 5. The Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation, Indian Digital Media Industry Foundation, People Interactive India, and Mebigo Labs have filed petitions challenging the policy. During the proceedings, the app developers requested status quo, but Google refused to provide an undertaking. The app companies had previously filed complaints with the Competition Commission of India (CCI), which dismissed their pleas, prompting them to challenge the decision before the NCLAT. CCI had earlier ordered an investigation into Google's Play Store pricing policy.

Indian startups urge Google to not delist any app developers from Play Store till March 19

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Indian startups urge Google to not delist any app developers from Play Store till March 19

A cluster of Indian startups has written to Google requesting not to delist or take any precipitative steps against app developers until March 19 when their Special Leave Petition (SLP) is heard. This comes after the Supreme Court refused to restrain Google from delisting apps that do not comply with their billing policy. The startups argue that such actions would be detrimental to the ecosystem and request Google to exercise restraint. The SLP appeal challenges Google's alleged new user choice billing policy.

Delhi HC Dismisses Startups’ Plea Against Google Play Billing, CCI Sets Hearing Date on Feb 21

Thehindubusinessline

Thehindubusinessline · 1y ago

Delhi HC Dismisses Startups’ Plea Against Google Play Billing, CCI Sets Hearing Date on Feb 21

The Delhi High Court has disposed of a plea by startups that sought an early hearing of their year-old complaint against Google. The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), representing Indian startups and app developers, alleged "inordinate delay in adjudication" by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in the Google Play Billing matter. The CCI has now fixed February 21 as the date for hearing the startups' complaint. Faced with complaints of inaction and delays, the CCI is under pressure to act on the startups' complaint and other cases involving big tech companies.

Startups Mull Google Tax To Build Public Opinion Against Tech Giant’s Hefty Commissions

Inc42 · 1y ago

Startups Mull Google Tax To Build Public Opinion Against Tech Giant’s Hefty Commissions

Indian startup founders are considering implementing a 'Google Fee' or 'Google Tax' on their customers as a response to the hefty commissions charged by the tech giant. The move comes after Google delisted the apps of several Indian startups for not complying with its new billing policy. Founders want to build public opinion against Google's billing system and push for government intervention. The startups claim that Google's commissions, ranging from 11-26%, are exorbitant and harm their businesses. Indian startups are also calling for the creation of a state-backed app marketplace to counter the dominance of big tech companies.

CCI declines interim relief to Indian developers in Google app billing case

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

CCI declines interim relief to Indian developers in Google app billing case

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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