Google moves NCLAT against CCI’s Rs 1,338 crore fine over abusing Android market

Google said it has approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) to appeal the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) decision to penalise the tech giant Rs 1,338 crore for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android mobile device ecosystem.

In a statement to IANS, Google said it has decided to appeal the CCI’s decision on Android as “we believe it presents a major setback for our Indian users and businesses who trust Android’s security features, and potentially raising the cost of mobile devices”.

“Android has greatly benefitted Indian users, developers, and OEMs, and powered India’s digital transformation. We look forward to making our case and remain committed to our users and partners,” a Google spokesperson said.