Mazid Khan

The office is situated in the Civil Court Compound, Number 36, in Rajnagar. Because it’s right in the court area, there is always a lot of movement. You see lawyers in their black coats and people waiting for their hearings all day long. Mazid Khan’s space is simple. It is mostly filled with stacks of legal documents and old files tied with red string. We have a couple of desks that have seen better days and some chairs for people to sit while they explain their situations. It gets quite noisy with all the typing sounds from the nearby stamp paper sellers and the general chatter of the court. The ceiling fan hums a lot, especially in the summer. We don't have much room for anything other than work. There’s a small cupboard for water and a few personal items. Most of the day is spent going through papers or walking over to the main court building. It’s a very practical environment. There aren't any decorations on the walls, just a calendar and maybe a clock that is a few minutes fast. People come here because it’s convenient for court business. It is a humble setup, but it serves the purpose. We know the chai wallah across the yard very well. He brings us tea twice a day and we usually have to remind him to bring less sugar.