Haridat Sharma

Working out of the Civil Court Compound in Rajnagar is a unique experience. My space is at 120 121, right in the middle of the legal chaos that happens every day. Haridat Sharma is essentially me and a couple of helpers trying to keep up with the court schedules and the endless stream of clients. The walls are lined with legal books that are mostly used as paperweights these days. It’s always noisy outside with lawyers, clerks, and people waiting for their hearings. You can hear the stamp of seals and the shouting of names all day long. My desk is usually covered in blue folders and typed affidavits. We don't have a fancy lobby; people just wait on the wooden benches outside or stand in the hallway. I’ve spent more hours in this compound than I have at home some weeks. The tea seller knows exactly how I like my drink and brings it over twice a day without me even asking. It is a bit of a dusty place, and the fans overhead just move the warm air around, but it is where the work happens. People come here when they are worried or in trouble, so I try to just give them the facts without any fluff. It’s a busy, cramped, and often stressful environment, but it’s the heart of the legal world here in Rajnagar. We just keep filing the papers and showing up for the dates.