The Competition Commission of India (CCI) refused to accept the preliminary complaints filed by internet companies and dismissed them. The companies asked antitrust watchdogs to restrict Google from charging fees on in-app purchases and delisting apps that don’t comply with Google’s Play Store policies.
People Interactive, which operates Shaadi.com, and Mebigo Labs, which operates Kuku FM, had sought interim relief.
On March 1, Google announced that it would remove apps from 10 Indian developers, including Shaadi.com, Naukri.com, jeevansathi.com, and Bharat Matrimony, from the Indian Play Store for violating its billing policies.
The conflict between Google and Indian app developers has taken a new turn, with Google announcing on March 5 that it would temporarily reinstate the app. According to a report by Moneycontrol, the Indian internet company’s app was removed from the Play Store on March 1st.
“In the spirit of cooperation, we are temporarily restoring the apps of developers whose appeals are pending in the Supreme Court. Google retains its right to implement and enforce its business model as established in various courts. “We do,” a Google spokesperson said.
“For the time being, we will be charging the full amount of applicable service fees and are extending payment deadlines for these businesses,” the spokesperson said.
First publication dateMarch 21, 2024 9:46 AM
