Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Bombay HC Criticizes Eviction of 80-Year-Old Widow
An 80-year-old widow named Laxmi Nivruti Kamble has been fighting in court for over 25 years to keep her home in a BDD Chawl.
The Bombay High Court recently said it was shocking that she was being evicted.
The court found that there were no proper documents showing that someone else had the right to live there.
The court also said that the government officials did not act correctly.
The court appointed someone to take care of the home until a new permanent home is given to Kamble.
The case will be heard again in two weeks.
Bombay High Court criticized the eviction of 80-year-old widow Laxmi Nivruti Kamble from a BDD Chawl tenement.
The court found no valid documents showing that a trespasser was lawfully conferred tenancy rights.
Kamble has been fighting the eviction for over 25 years, with the case dating back to 1975.
The court questioned the conduct of government officials and appointed a court receiver to take possession of the tenement.
The matter has been listed for further hearing after two weeks.
- Who
- Laxmi Nivruti Kamble, an 80-year-old widow, and Prashant Namdeo Shinde
- What
- Bombay High Court criticized the eviction of Kamble and questioned the legitimacy of Shinde's tenancy
- When
- The case dates back to 1975, and the recent hearing was on January 21
- Where
- Bombay High Court, Mumbai
- Why
- The court found no valid documents showing lawful tenancy and questioned the conduct of government officials
- Petitioner
- Laxmi Nivruti Kamble (80-year-old widow)
- Respondent
- Prashant Namdeo Shinde
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Judges
- Justices Girish Kulkarni and Aarti Sath
- Duration of Legal Battle
- More than 25 years
- Year of Original Case
- 1975
- Court's Decision
- No valid document showing lawful tenancy
- Next Hearing
- After two weeks