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Introduction The Union Government’s indication that it may relax eligibility norms for gig workers under the Code on Social Security, 2020 marks a critical moment in India’s evolving labour law regime. As the gig economy expands rapidly—particularly through food delivery, e-commerce logistics and quick commerce platforms—the challenge before policymakers is to reconcile flexible work models with minimum social protection guarantees . Recent statements by senior officials of the Labour Ministry confirm that the government is actively examining public suggestions on the draft Social Security (Gig and Platform Workers) Rules , including the controversial minimum working-day thresholds for accessing benefits such as health and accident insurance. This article examines the statutory framework , constitutional provisions , and judicial principles relevant to this policy debate. Background: Draft Rules Under the Social Security Code, 2020 The Code on Social Security, 2020 , passed by Parli...

The Incident: Allegations of Harassment and Financial Exploitation A shocking case from Bengaluru has raised troubling questions about workplace culture and mental health in India’s corporate sector. An Ola Electric engineer , aged 38, allegedly died by suicide on September 28, 2025 , after consuming poison at his residence. The engineer, who worked as a Homologation Engineer at Ola Electric since 2022, reportedly left behind a 28-page handwritten note accusing his superiors — including Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal and Subrat Kumar Das , Head of Vehicle Homologations and Regulations — of mental harassment and financial exploitation . His friends discovered him in distress and rushed him to a hospital, but he succumbed the same day. Initially, an Unnatural Death Report (UDR) was filed. Later, his brother found the suicide note and approached the police, leading to a formal FIR against Aggarwal, Das, and other senior officials. The FIR and Legal Proceedings The Karnataka Poli...