I have to reach the court before it starts, and tell the Court Master that I will be appearing in a matter today and request support, from removing chairs which may be obstacles for wheelchairs to informing the judge that I require additional assistance. Everyone is very kind, but in the early days it was not easy at all…”

In Episode 2 of JALDI’s new video series, “Designing Justice, ” Arvind, a lawyer with cerebral palsy practising before the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court and the founder of Verdict Legal Solutions, shares his experiences with the system. He highlights how the support of judges, fellow lawyers and Registry staff is crucial for helping persons with disabilities navigate the courts, and why we must ensure that courts become truly accessible, from providing online causelists to canteens for all.