Madras HC to hear petitions against Google’s payment policy implementation on June 8

The petitions of the seven additional startups who have moved the Madras HC challenging Google’s notice asking them to either adopt the Google mandated billing route or risk being de-platformed from the Play Store, is set to be heard on June 8, people aware of the developments said.

These companies join the likes of Bharat Matrimony and Shaadi.com which have already approached the High Court challenging Google’s billing policies and seeking relief. On Monday, ET had reported that Unacademy, Kuku FM, TrulyMadly and QuackQuack had moved the Madras HC.

However, now three others have joined the fight. Aha OTT, Stage and Kutumb are the other players who have filed petitions in the HC against Google.