Tax & Social Security Karnataka High Court declines to stay gig worker act Platforms launch constitutional challenge, claiming state law clashes with national codes iStock.com/amlanmathur Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Monday 06 July 2026 The Karnataka High Court has declined to stay implementation of the state’s gig worker social security contributions while platform apps challenge its constitutional viability. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access For more on legislative change across the globe, see the IEL Monitor – IEL’s forward-looking tracking tool that covers developments in labour and employment law around the world. You might also like... Platform Workers Indian states undecided on how to implement new gig worker protections Platform Workers India’s gig workers strike again, more protests to follow Platform Workers Indian government ends platforms’ “unsafe” ten-minute delivery pledge Platform Workers Telangana state publishes draft platform work bill