Housing Society Harassment Case: Troubled by the interference of the board members of the housing society, a 22-year-old woman filed a civil suit worth Rs 62 lakh. After CCTV evidence, the accused were removed, fined and the woman is being called a hero on social media.
Bangalore Housing Society Controversy: Many single women living in big cities of India are still struggling with the question whether they can live independently in their own flat. This recent case highlights this truth, where a 22 year old woman found it difficult to sit with friends in her own apartment. But this time the story did not end on fear or silence, but on legal answer and courage.
After all, what happened that night that escalated the matter?
Five of her friends had come to the woman’s house on Saturday night. No loud music, no parties, no noise. Everyone was sitting together, cooking food and chatting normally. Then suddenly some board members of the housing society knocked the door. An elderly man directly asked, “Bachelors are not allowed to live here, call the owner.” The woman replied in calm but clear words that she was the owner of the flat and this was not a matter of the society. The matter should have ended as soon as the door was closed, but this is where the society uncle culture took a dangerous turn.
How dare you enter the house without permission?
Within some time, four-five people forcibly entered the woman’s flat. He made false allegations like drinking alcohol and ganja and even ordered to vacate the house the next day. The woman’s friends intervened and pulled her out. During this, a scuffle broke out and a person who was trying to intrude was slapped. From here the matter escalated further. Society members called the police.
When the police came, how did the truth come out?
The police first asked – who is the owner of the flat? The woman replied- “I.” When he was asked to show the papers, he refused, because there was no commotion and neither did the police have the right to enter the house without any reason. The most important thing was that a CCTV camera was installed in the woman’s living room. The entire incident was recorded.
How CCTV footage changed the whole game?
- The next day the woman sent a legal notice to the society board members. The CCTV footage was shown to the builder and society chairman.
- The result was shocking – the accused board members were immediately removed. A fine of ₹20,000 was imposed on each. The matter did not end here.
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Why was a civil suit of Rs 62 lakh filed?
The woman filed a civil suit seeking compensation of ₹62 lakh for intrusion, mental harassment and assault. His lawyer clearly said that it is difficult to get the full amount, but even 10-12% compensation would send a strong legal message. Besides, a permanent injunction was also sought to prevent future contact.
Why did social media call women heroes?
As soon as the woman’s Reddit post went viral, there was a flood of support on social media. People wrote, no one can enter someone’s house like this. Finally someone used civil law correctly. This is the hero cities need.
Will this case become an example for other women?
This story is not just about one woman. This is the voice of every person who has been afraid of the arbitrariness happening in the name of society. This case shows that law is still a force, one just needs the courage to understand and use it. The woman has clearly said that she will share anything further only after the next hearing. Till then this case leaves a question for all of them – is the society’s uncle culture now getting its answer from the law?