India, July 3 -- Update | July 03, 2026, 21:40 IST

The Karnataka High Court has declined to stay the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025, but granted interim protection to petitioners including IAMAI, Eternal (Zomato), Swiggy, Zepto, Urban Company and Valmo Transportation from any coercive action under the law.

However, the relief is conditional on the consumer platforms depositing the welfare contribution due for the April-June quarter with the HC within three weeks.

The court also directed the Karnataka government to file its objections to the petition by July 30 and posted the matter for further hearing on August 14.

Original | June 29, 2026, 16:47 IST

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