Leading aggregators like Swiggy, Zepto, Zomato move Karnataka High Court challenging constitutional validity of State’s gig workers welfare law
Major platform aggregators including Swiggy, Zepto, Zomato, and Urban Company, along with IAMAI, have challenged Karnataka's new gig workers welfare law in the High Court. They argue the state law is unconstitutional and creates dual compliance burdens, conflicting with a national framework.
Why it matters
This legal challenge could significantly impact the operational costs and regulatory environment for gig economy companies in India, potentially influencing gig worker welfare policies nationwide.
Leading platform aggregators including Swiggy, Zepto, Zomato (Eternal Ltd.), Urban Company, and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) have moved the High Court of Karnataka challenging the constitutional validity of the State’s new gig workers welfare law — the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025.
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