Karnataka HC grants interim relief to Swiggy, Zepto, Eternal on gig workers' welfare fee
The Karnataka High Court gave interim relief to delivery platforms challenging the state's Gig Workers Act, directing them to deposit disputed welfare fees (50 paise per two-wheeler, 75 paise per three-wheeler, Re 1 per four-wheeler delivery) pending a July 31 hearing. Eases immediate cost pressure on quick-commerce operators.
Karnataka High Court granted interim relief to gig platforms (Swiggy, Zepto, Eternal, Urban Company) challenging the state's Gig Workers Act, directing them to deposit disputed welfare fees pending a July 31 hearing.