Rajasthan HC mandates QR-coded IDs for gig workers, regulation of influencers, SIMs to tackle crimes in digital era

The Court has issued detailed directions ride-hailing, delivery, courier and other platform-based services that engage gig workers, such as Ola, Uber, Swiggy, Zomato etc.

All gig workers must be registered and issued standard uniforms with QR-coded identification.

“All gig workers shall carry their ID cards while performing their duties and shall produce them as and when demanded by authorities or consumers,” the Court added.

They must also undergo police verification before being engaged by the platform, the Court said.

“All E-commerce and other such companies(courier companies, deliver partners of E- commerce companies etc.) shall be directed by ACS, Home to appoint a GIG worker after Police verification and complete background check … No person with any criminal antecedents be employed,” the order states, in this regard.