High Court orders notice to state government on multiplex ticket cess dispute

The High Court has ordered notice to the state government regarding the challenge to the constitutional validity of a 2% cess on multiplex cinema ticket prices. The single-judge bench, presided over by Justice H.T. Narendra Prasad, passed the order after hearing arguments from institutions including the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation and Jio Star India Private Limited. The court has also directed the state government and the Labour Department to file a reply, and the hearing has been scheduled for November 17.