The Competition Commission, CCI today imposed more than nine hundred 36 crore rupees penalty on Google in yet another antitrust probe for anti-competitive practices in relation to its Play Store policies. The Commission also directed Google to modify its conduct within a defined timeline.<br />''<br />'' The CCI has found the US tech giant guilty of abusing its market position to promote its payments app and in-app payment system. It said, Google forced app developers to use its in-app payment system.<br />'' <br />'' It further said Google should not restrict app developers from using any third-party billing or payment processing services, either for in-app purchases or for purchasing apps.<br />'' <br />'' The Commission has directed Google to cease and desist from indulging in anti-competitive practices.<br />''<br />''The Competition Commission of India (CCI) had imposed a penalty of over one thousand 337 crore rupees on Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets on 20th of this month.
News On AIR | October 25, 2022 8:41 PM
Competition Commission of India imposes Rs 936 Crore penalty for abuse of dominant position