In what can be said to a big win for Kangana Ranaut, the Bombay High Court (BHC) on Friday stated that the demolition of a part of the actor’s office bungalow in Mumbai by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) “is nothing but malice in law.” BHC cancelled the notice as it heard the actor’s petition against the demolition. It even added that Ranaut be compensated for the damages caused by the demolition.
BMC on September 9 had demolished a part of Ranaut’s office in a bungalow at Mumbai’s Pali Hill. Earlier, the actor had alleged that BMC’s action against her was a result of her comments against the government of Maharashtra and the ruling Shiv Sena.
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With love and hope ❤️ pic.twitter.com/UkGweDY08p
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) November 27, 2020
According to the court, there was no unauthorised construction in Ranaut’s bungalow as alleged by the BMC. According to the court, it was only existing work as opposed to “illegal alterations.” The bench of justices SJ Kathawalla and RI Chagla is of the view that “BMC had proceeded on wrongful grounds, against the rights of the citizens. It is nothing but malice in law.”
The court also added, “Even if one assumes that the malice does not amount to personal bias and may call for a trial, it does amount to legal malice. The manner in which the action was carried out leaves no doubt that not using Section 354 was more sinister and preventing her from taking a recourse.”
The court has even allowed Ranaut to take steps to make her property habitable, which would comply with the approved plan. Along with this BHC has also appointed a valuer for the compensation charges.
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This is how twitteratti reacted to the notice by Bombay High Court
Justice prevails.. and in good time. Cheers to the Verdict of the Bombay High court on the @KanganaTeam case for the demolition of her house in Mumbai. In you face to the ones who are literally running a monopoly here.#KanganaRanaut
— Payal Ghosh (@iampayalghosh) November 27, 2020
Ukhad liya ? Ab wapas banao !
Tough message to the @mybmc by the high court ! Pay up for the damage to #KanganaRanaut ‘s house #demolition . #bmc@rautsanjay61 https://t.co/Jbrc7KGkTj— Richa Lakhera (@RICHA_LAKHERA) November 27, 2020
It is not only #KanganaRanaut ‘s victory but Victory of Freedom Of Speech. Uddhav Thakrey has to realise, he is demolished his own image with such acts.
Do see this Video https://t.co/KLRVACZBWG— Sushant Sinha (@SushantBSinha) November 27, 2020
It is not only #KanganaRanaut ‘s victory but Victory of Freedom Of Speech. Uddhav Thakrey has to realise, he is demolished his own image with such acts. #KanganaRanaut @KanganaTeam pic.twitter.com/6nWOJcm4FP
— Arjun Khajuria (@Arjun_khajuria_) November 27, 2020
Me and my fellow kangana fans and friends after victory of BMC case
CONGRATULATIONS @KanganaTeam#KanganaRanautpic.twitter.com/OvjDHFD8KT
— Leo_Kangster (@Kangster_Leo) November 27, 2020
It is not only Kangana Ranaut victory this victory for all Nationalist which always demand the Freedom Of Speech.
Bombay High Court tight slap to Uddhav Thackeray and BMC.
RT if feel proud on #KanganaRanaut pic.twitter.com/rzynDerfUK
— Pushpendra Kulshreshtha (@iArmySupporter) November 27, 2020
Congratulations to kangana for winning BMC case.
Very happy for you ❤️
Slap on the face of Maharashtra government for misusing power…..@KanganaTeam #KanganaRanaut #SanjayRaut pic.twitter.com/rZUZoOcpIf— Leo_Kangster (@Kangster_Leo) November 27, 2020