NCLAT defers CCI case against WhatsApp, Meta over 2021 Privacy Policy

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has deferred the hearing on the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) case against WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy, citing the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules. The government has released the draft rules for consultation, with notification expected by mid-2025.

The decision comes as a relief for WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta. In January 2025, the tribunal had stayed the CCI’s earlier order, which had barred WhatsApp from transferring user data to Meta for five…