In his speech, CJI Chandrachud also explained how public buildings should be accessible to disabled persons.
In this regard, he recounted a story concerning Stephen Hawking’s visit to New Delhi. The scientist was keen to visit historical monuments in the national capital, CJI Chandrachud recounted.
“I am reminded of a story, where disability rights groups had been requesting for accessibility measures at India’s historical monuments. When Stephen Hawking, the great physicist and cosmologist came to India, he wished to see Indian monuments. To enable his movement, temporary wooden ramps were installed at four historical monuments. It is believed that if you touch the Qutub Minar and make a wish, it comes true. When Stephen Hawking was asked what he wished for at Qutub Minar, he said that ‘I wish when I leave, these ramps remain,'” the CJI said.
Source: Barandbench
