This Case is not about "Charity Status" though is similar,
Kudos Phiz for bringing the thread back to point. This is not about losing status as a charity, which (in the US at least) would mean losing tax exemptions. In Norway, the case is different, and unique as far as I know, where religions receive tax dollars directly from government funds. In Norway, WT has received something like 45 million dollars (US equivalent) over a 30 year period. To receive this money, the religion has to meet criteria outlined in the law, one of which is that people must be free to leave one religion and join another anytime they want without punishment. The court sees JW disfellowshipping as coersion limiting a person's free choice, especially minors. Thus the court concludes that JWs disqualify themselves from receiving the government subsidy.
When I was growing up in the religion, the JWs were very proud of their US Supreme Court victories related to free speech and freedom of religion. They presented it as standing for Jehovah against Satan's world, 'legally defending' just like Paul. My dad was particularly proud of it. Now however, the JWs are going to court to defend their right, not to preach, but their right to disfellowship some kid who was baptized at 12 and now decides he or she doesn't want to be a JW anymore. It's sad, really.