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Karnataka HC stays coercive action against Swiggy Zomato Zepto
The News Minute··4 Jul
Karnataka High Court on July 4, 2026, directed the state not to take coercive action against Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto and Urban Company for failing to implement the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers Act 2025. Justice M Nagaprasanna ordered companies to deposit welfare fees with the court registry within three weeks. IAMAI challenged the Act as overlapping central social security code.
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What It Means For You
- Gig worker welfare laws affect delivery partners and platform users.
- Legal disputes over compliance may delay social security benefits for workers.
- Food and delivery app operations in Karnataka face regulatory uncertainty.
What's Happening
- Karnataka HC stayed coercive action against major aggregators on July 4.
- Companies must deposit welfare fees with the court within three weeks.
- IAMAI challenged the 2025 Gig Workers Act as unconstitutional.
Legal Context
- The Act requires per-ride welfare fee contributions from platforms.
- Union ASG argued the state law duplicates central social security provisions.
- The matter is listed next on August 14.
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