Read ePaper

Google Antitrust Case

‘Break-Up Google’, Says US Govt, Tech Giant Pushes Back

21 Nov 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed that Google sell its Chrome web browser and face restrictions on its Android operating system, aiming to curb the tech giant's dominance in the online search market. Google has strongly opposed the proposals, calling them a "radical interventionist agenda" and warning that...

Indian-Origin US Judge Set To Decide If Google Must Sell Chrome In Antitrust Case

19 Nov 2024

Historic Action Against Google Top antitrust officials from the are seeking a historic ruling that could force Alphabet Inc.’s Google to sell off its Chrome browser as part of a broader crackdown on the tech giant. The move, which follows a ruling in August that found Google guilty of monopolizing...

US Court Declares Google A Monopolist, India Outcome Awaits

11 Aug 2024

In a landmark legal decision, Google has lost an antitrust case against the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The ruling, handed down by US District Judge Amit Mehta, determined that Google had unlawfully maintained its dominance in the web search and advertising markets by securing exclusive agreements with major device...

Who Is Gujarat-Born US Judge Amit Mehta Who Issued A Landmark Ruling In Google Antitrust Case

06 Aug 2024

Amit Mehta, an Indian-origin judge appointed by former US President Barack Obama, recently made headlines for ruling that Google breached antitrust laws following a significant and closely watched trial. The case, which started in September last year and spanned 10 weeks, was focused on allegations by the US Department of...