The Bombay high court on Friday has pushed off the demolition notice sent to actor Kangana Ranaut by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) dated on September 7 and 9, in what marked a victory for Ranaut.

The high court said the demolition action at her office had malice intent, passing an order for a valuer to be appointed to ascertain the damage caused in the demolition. However, the court has also asked the actress to exercise restraint.

A division bench of Justices S J Kathawalla and R I Chagla noted that the actions undertaken by the civic body leaves hardly any manner of doubt that it was unauthorized. The BMC had alleged Ranaut of unauthorized construction in her office, a portion of which was demolished. The high court said it has compared the photographs and found no unauthorized construction. The civic body has proceeded to act wrongfully and illegally against the rights of a citizen.