'Thanks to those who laughed at my broken dreams,' says Kangana Ranaut as Bombay High Court quashes BMC's demolition notice

By Tanmayi Savadi

on November 27, 2020 12:33:47 PM

On September 9, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had demolished a part of Kangana Ranaut's office in a bungalow at Pali Hill. The Bollywood actress alleged that the civic body took the step against her for her comments against the Maharashtra government and Shiv Sena leader, CM Uddhav Thackeray. Post this, she filed a petition challenging the demolition activity. Today, the Bombay High Court announced its verdict in Kangana's favour and quashed the demolition notice.

A bench of Justices SJ Kathawalla and RI Chagla observed that Kangana's building was an existing construction. The court concluded that the demolition was 'nothing but malice in law'. Reacting to the Bombay High Court's judgement, Kangana tweeted, "When individual stands against the government and wins, it’s not the victory of the individual but it’s the victory of the democracy. Thank you everyone who gave me courage and thanks to those who laughed at my broken dreams. Its only cause you play a villain so I can be a HERO."

When individual stands against the government and wins, it’s not the victory of the individual but it’s the victory of the democracy.
Thank you everyone who gave me courage and thanks to those who laughed at my broken dreams.
Its only cause you play a villain so I can be a HERO. https://t.co/pYkO6OOcBr

— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) November 27, 2020

A bench of Justices SJ Kathawalla and RI Chagla said, "MCGM has proceeded on wrongful grounds against the rights of the citizens. It is nothing but malice in law." It was further stated that "Court orders compensation against the loss caused to Kangana Ranaut. A valuer has been appointed. Orders reserved on the compensation for after a report is given."

The High Court further said, "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 bench also remarked that Kangana 'should show restraint in airing her opinions on the government'. The actress has been critical of the Shiv Sena-led State Government.

(Source: Bar and Bench/ Twitter)