A 22-year-old woman in Bengaluru has drawn widespread praise online after taking legal action against housing society board members who allegedly harassed her during a small gathering at her apartment. The woman filed a civil suit seeking Rs 62 lakh in compensation, accusing the members of trespass, harassment and intimidation.
According to her account shared on social media, the incident occurred on a Saturday night when five of her friends visited her apartment. She stated that there was no party, loud music or disturbance, and that they were simply cooking and spending time together.
The situation escalated when a society member confronted her, questioned her right to live in the apartment and demanded that she contact the owner. She informed him that she herself owned the flat and shut the door. Shortly after, four to five men allegedly entered her living room without permission and accused her and her friends of substance use. They reportedly ordered her to vacate the apartment the following day.
The woman said her friends intervened and forced the men out of the flat. As tensions rose, the society members contacted the police. When officers arrived, they asked about ownership of the flat, but she refused to produce documents, stating that no disturbance had been caused and that the men had no authority to enter her home.
The woman revealed that CCTV cameras installed in her living room recorded the entire incident. She later shared the footage with the builder and the society chairman. Following an internal review, the accused board members were removed from their positions and fined Rs 20,000 each.
Subsequently, the woman sent legal notices to the society and the individuals involved, seeking compensation and a permanent injunction to prevent any future contact. While acknowledging that recovering the full compensation may be unlikely, she said even partial damages would be significant.
As her posts went viral, social media users praised her for standing up to alleged overreach by housing society authorities and for choosing a civil legal route instead of backing down. The woman has said she will share further updates only after the court hearing.

22-year-old files Rs 62 lakh civil suit after board members barge into flat

Bengaluru Woman Sues Society For Harassment

22-year-old files Rs 62 lakh civil suit after board members barge into flat

December 23, 2025 | 21:41 IST