Karnataka HC grants relief to JioStar, Zee over 2% cess as broadcasters challenge law

The Karnataka High Court has issued a ruling preventing the state government from taking action against broadcasters. This relates to a 2% welfare cess imposed on television operators and other entities. Justice HT Narendra Prasad directed the state government to respond to petitions challenging the cess. The broadcasters argue that they differ fundamentally from cinema theatres in their operations.