Swiggy, Zepto, Eternal & Meesho's Valmo Challenge Karnataka Gig Worker Law in HC
Consumer tech unicorns, via IAMAI, have moved the Karnataka High Court against the state's 2025 gig worker law, arguing it duplicates the central social security code and imposes arbitrary welfare fees. The law levies a 1% per-transaction welfare fee, capped at ₹0.50 for food/grocery and ₹1.50 for professional services.
Swiggy, Zepto, Urban Company, Eternal and Meesho's Valmo, via IAMAI, moved Karnataka HC challenging the state's 2025 gig worker law, arguing it duplicates central social security code and imposes arbitrary welfare fees on platforms.
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Adds to mounting platform pushback after Swiggy, Zepto and Urban Company first challenged Karnataka's gig worker law, signaling industry-wide resistance to state welfare levies via IAMAI.
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