Karnataka High Court Strikes Down Health Security National Security Cess Act
** In a significant verdict, the Karnataka High Court has struck down the Health Security National Security Cess Act 2025, citing lack of justification for imposing cess on pan masala and violation of fiscal federalism principles, dealing a blow to the Centre's efforts to generate additional revenue for health and defense sectors.

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