Can't Claim Illiteracy As Defence For Illegal Acts, Court Dismisses Man's ₹5 Crore Plea For Demolition Of Unauthorized Structure: Bombay High Court
In a crucial ruling, the Bombay High Court has dismissed a plea filed by Hanuman Naik (54), a resident of Darave area, Navi Mumbai, who sought Rs. 5 Crore compensation from the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) after his newly constructed multi-storey building was demolished by the civic authority for being unauthorized. The court emphasized that a person cannot justify illegal acts under the pretext of being "illiterate" and must…
