Shah Rukh Khan gets relief as SC clears way for Mannat's two additional floors
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition challenging the renovation plans for actor Shah Rukh Khan's residence, 'Mannat'. The court upheld the Coastal Regulation Zone clearance, allowing the actor to proceed with adding two additional floors to his property.
Why it matters
The ruling settles a long-standing legal dispute and clarifies the application of environmental regulations for high-profile private construction projects.
Shah Rukh Khan has received legal relief in the long-running dispute over the renovation of his Mumbai home, 'Mannat'. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance granted for the project, clearing the way for the actor to proceed with plans that include adding two more floors to the sea-facing bungalow.According to ANI, the apex court declined to interfere with an earlier order passed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which had rejected objections to the CRZ approval.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana dismissed the appeal filed by Mumbai-based activist Santosh Daundkar.
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