A formal plea has been submitted to the Supreme Court of India challenging the implementation of a levy on UPI transactions that exceed the ₹2,000 threshold. The petition argues that the introduction of such a fee could hinder the government's push for a digital economy and place an undue financial burden on consumers who rely on UPI for daily transactions.

While the government and regulatory bodies have previously discussed the sustainability of digital payment infrastructure, this legal challenge brings the debate into the judicial arena. The petitioner contends that the levy, if enforced, contradicts the objective of promoting low-cost digital financial inclusion. As of now, the Supreme Court has not issued a formal ruling or set a date for a hearing on the matter. The case highlights the ongoing tension between the operational costs of maintaining high-volume payment systems and the public interest in keeping digital transactions free of charge for end-users.