The NCLAT admitted Meta's appeal against a ₹213 crore CCI penalty for WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy. Meta seeks an interim stay, arguing the CCI order is excessive and encroaches on Supreme Court matters. The NCLAT refused an immediate stay, scheduling a hearing on January 23rd. The CCI cited abuse of dominant position, forcing data sharing without clear opt-out. Meta contends the DPDPA will govern data sharing, making the CCI penalty premature.
