Relief for Meta: 5-year ban on WhatsApp’s data-sharing practices on hold

New Delhi: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on Thursday granted interim relief to Meta Platforms by lifting a five-year ban imposed by India’s competition regulator on WhatsApp’s data-sharing practices.

NCLAT, though, did not stay the penalty portion of the Competition Commission of India’s ruling and directed Meta to deposit 50% of the ₹213 crore fine to secure a stay on the order.