Sonu Sood was allowed to withdraw his petition from the Supreme Court in connection with his plea challenging the notice by the BMC regarding alleged illegal construction at his residential building in Juhu. A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by CJI Sharad Arvind Bobde allowed the actor to withdraw his petition.

In response to the same, Sonu shared in a statement, “The Hon’ble Supreme Court has finally given me a breath of fresh air and time to take corrective measures. The structure was always legal, despite it being coloured otherwise. I feel vindicated since I have always had utmost and complete faith in the judiciary, and have always strived to abide by the law. My sole endeavour has been to conduct my business in a fair manner, with all requisite permission and clearances as may be required in law.”

The actor also requested all to not fall for those who are out to ‘malign’ his image. Sonu added, “Unfortunately, I have had to suffer at the hands of certain persons with nefarious designs, who were out to malign my image. My request to everyone is to not give in to the demands of such people, who masquerade as social activists, but are essentially not. May better sense prevail upon them. In the end, as always, justice prevails.”