THE STATE OF KERALA v. ASIANET SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
This case addresses the validity of state entertainment taxes on DTH services, examining the balance between state and union legislative powers under the Constitution of India.
Case Details
- Case Name: THE STATE OF KERALA v. ASIANET SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
- Citation: 2025 INSC 757. (Supreme Court of India)
- Decision Date: 22-05-2025
- List of Acts: Constitution of India, 1949; The Finance Act, 1994; The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885; The Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933; The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990; Assam Amusements and Betting Tax Act, 1939; Delhi Entertainments and Betting Tax Act, 1996; Gujarat Entertainments Tax Act, 1977; Jharkhand Entertainment Tax Act, 2012; Orissa Entertainment Tax Act, 2006; Punjab Entertainment Duty Act, 1955; Rajasthan Entertainments and Advertisements Tax Act, 1957; Uttar Pradesh Entertainment and Betting Tax Act, 1979; Kerala Tax on Luxuries Act, 1976; General Principles of Law