Fortnite developer Epic Games alleges Google with non-compliance of Indian antitrust order

The American developer of the well-known computer game “Fortnite,” pic Games, is suing Google in an Indian court for failing to follow some antitrust regulations. In New Delhi’s National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Epic Games has brought a lawsuit against Google.

In India, Google has run across a number of legal problems. Google announced last month that it would make modifications to its Android operating system, including ending its practice of requiring device manufacturers to pre-install a variety of Google programs, such as YouTube or Chrome, after losing a legal battle with the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Epic Games, however, asserted in a complaint that Google did not follow a specific provision of the CCI regulation.

According to the corporation, Google is in violation of the requirement to host third-party app shops on its Play Store app by not doing so. This process, known as “sideloading,” enables free app downloads outside of the Play Store. Games and other apps can be downloaded through Epic’s own app store, Epic Games Store. The company asserts that Google’s noncompliance has “adversely affected” it.

Reuters reported that Bakari Middleton, Director of Global Public Policy at Epic Games said, “We are seeking to join Indian developers in court to support the CCI’s order that requires Google to allow competing third-party app stores.”

Epic is well recognised for its efforts against Google and Apple (AAPL.O) for their exorbitant app store commission fees. In India, there are 9.5 million users. The CCI has received Google’s “compliance plan,” according to a statement from the company, and it “continues to respectfully follow the legal process in India.”