NCLAT allows Micromax and Karbonn affidavits supporting Google stance

Homegrown handset makers Micromax and Karbonn have been permitted to file affidavits supporting Google's stance in its appeal against an adverse order by India's competition watchdog. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on Tuesday directed listing of the petitions on Thursday, when it would decide if their pleas would be admitted for hearing in the case against the Competition Commission of India (CCI) order.

Earlier this month, the NCLAT refused interim relief to the US-based tech giant in its appeal against the CCI order saying Google had abused its dominant position in the Android market.

The appellate tribunal directed Google to deposit 10% of the total fine amount of ₹1,337 crore with its registry within three weeks. Google has, following the NCLAT's refusal to grant interim relief, approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on CCI's penalty.