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People Interactive, which operates Shaadi.com, and Mebigo Labs, which operates Kuku FM, have sought interim relief.
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) refused to approve the internet company’s interim plea and dismissed it. The companies urged antitrust regulators to restrict Google from charging any commissions on in-app purchases and ban Google from removing apps that don’t comply with Google Play Store policies.
People Interactive, which operates Shaadi.com, and Mebigo Labs, which operates Kuku FM, have 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 its Indian Play Store because these developers did not comply with its billing policies.
In a new development in the standoff between Google and Indian app developers, Google said on March 5 that it would temporarily restore apps. According to Moneycontrol, the Indian internet company’s app was removed from the Play Store on March 1.
“In the spirit of cooperation, we have temporarily reinstated the developer’s app that is appealing to the Supreme Court. Google retains its right to implement and enforce its business model as established by various courts,” a Google spokesperson said.
“We will invoice all applicable service fees during this period and extend payment terms for these companies,” the spokesperson said.
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