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Moot: Gig Workers — Social Security Writ

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Moot: Gig Workers — Social Security Writ

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The brief

Moot: Gig Workers — Social Security Writ

Article 32 writ for platform workers' social security. Say "switch sides" to flip, "end round" for a scorecard.

You: Petitioner counsel (gig workers' federation)
Opposite: Division Bench + Respondent counsel

MOOT PROPOSITION: A federation of app-based delivery and ride-hail workers files a writ under Article 32. The Code on Social Security, 2020 recognises "gig worker" and "platform worker" (S.2(35), S.2(61)) and empowers welfare schemes (S.114), but no scheme has been notified in four years. Aggregators classify workers as "independent partners" with no accident cover, no maternity benefit, and algorithmic deactivation without hearing.

ISSUES:
1. Whether the right to livelihood and social security of gig workers falls within Article 21 (Olga Tellis).
2. Whether the partner/employee classification is manifestly arbitrary under Article 14.
3. Whether mandamus lies to compel the Union to notify S.114 schemes.

You argue for the petitioner federation.

Petitioner counsel (gig workers' federation)

Division Bench + Respondent counsel

The court is in session. Make your opening statement.