Karnataka High Court forces Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto to post gig‑worker welfare fee
The Karnataka High Court refused to stay the state’s Gig Workers Welfare Act and ordered Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto and other platforms to deposit the disputed welfare fee with the court within three weeks. The move pits state‑level levies against the central Code on Social Security, potentially reshaping the cost base for India’s food‑delivery and quick‑commerce firms.