Experts say CCI has a strong case against Google

New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India’s case against Google seems to be a ‘strong one’ and could lead to new regulations, internet and competition law experts said, adding that the US-based technology giant could change some of its policies if the allegations of abuse of market power are proved true. They said the issue could lead to legislation in areas such as how App stores operate, the commission that companies can charge, and whether they can push their own products.

It will also test the mettle of India’s competition law since extant rules do not examine “data related matters”, they also said The investigation holds “substantial merit”, considering Google’s assumed dominant position in the search engine market and advertising, which it leverages to enter other markets, including the one under scrutiny in this case – payment services, said Udai S Mehta, deputy executive director, Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS).