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Swiggy Zepto Zomato Urban Company challenge Karnataka gig workers welfare act in High Court
The News Minute··30 Jun
The News Minute reported June 27 petition filed with Internet and Mobile Association of India contests constitutional validity of Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers Social Security and Welfare Act 2025 and related rules notifications. Companies argue state law is repugnant to Parliament's Code on Social Security 2020 creating dual compliance burdens and duplicate welfare fee obligations on aggregators.
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What It Means For You
- Gig worker benefits depend on court rulings.
- Food delivery apps face new state fees.
- Central and state laws may conflict.
What's Happening
- Major platforms moved Karnataka HC.
- They challenge 2025 gig workers act.
- Welfare board notices are disputed.
Legal Context
- Central Social Security Code covers gig work.
- Karnataka framed its own welfare law.
- Petition is not yet listed.
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