Google Issues Warning to Indian App Developers Over Payment Policy Non-Compliance

Google's Ultimatum: Follow Payment Policies or Face Removal

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Response to Persistent Non-Compliance

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Lengthy Grace Period End

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Legal Battles and High Court Rejection

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Notable Petitioners

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Upholding Supreme Court Ruling

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