Bengaluru: A petition has been filed before the high court challenging the constitutional validity of Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025, and allied rules.Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), as well as platforms like Eternal Ltd, Zepto, Swiggy, Urban Company and Valmo Transportation, have sought HC’s intervention in the matter. The petition is yet to be listed.Apart from the state legislation, the notification constituting Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers Welfare Board and Feb 12 govt order have been challenged in the petition. In addition, show-cause notices alleging non-cooperation in implementation of the Act, including failure to constitute IDRCs, failure to respond to communications relating to onboarding and use of software for payment of welfare fees and failure to furnish information sought by the authorities, have been challenged too.
