Case tests legality of India’s shift to competition penalties based on worldwide turnover amid competition watchdog's claim that Apple’s challenge is aimed at delaying its App Store investigation.
The reversal follows days of protests over privacy risks, constitutional rights and the prospect of a non-removable state app on every handset.
New DoT directive mandates SIM-to-device binding, six-hour reauthentication cycles and compliance reports as OTT services are brought under telecom-grade controls.
Telecom operators say parental-consent mandates, age checks and overlapping compliance frameworks could slow digital access and complicate telecom operations.
As AI increasingly enters policing, India faces the challenge of using powerful tools without compromising rights or accountability.
