Justice Suraj Govindaraj of the Karnataka High Court recused himself on Wednesday from hearing writ petitions challenging the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025, the rules framed under the Act, and the related notices issued to platforms.
The judge mentioned that he was stepping aside from hearing the case as one of the petitions had been filed through the firm IndusLaw, suggesting a possible conflict of interest if he were to hear the case.