NCLAT admits Meta, WhatsApp appeals against Rs 213 crore CCI penalty

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday admitted appeals filed by Meta Platforms and WhatsApp challenging a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for alleged abuse of market dominance.

A two-member bench of the NCLAT, headed by Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan, said that the arguments presented by both parties warranted further examination. “We find that the submission raised by the parties needs consideration. We admit both the appeals,” the Bench noted.