Our fundamental right.
[Text and photos by Mayank Austen Soofi]
In February 2012, the Supreme Court of India declared that a citizen has a right to sound sleep because it is fundamental to life and falls within the purview of Article 21 of the Indian constitution. “Sleep is essential for a human being to maintain the delicate balance of health necessary… Sleep is, therefore, a fundamental and basic requirement… ” the court said.
The Delhi Walla did not need a Supreme Court order to appreciate this human right and has been recording images of Delhiwallas sleeping in their bedrooms, in their offices and in the city’s streets. Here’s the evidence.
Don’t wake him
Shh, Mummy is sleeping
Sleeping beauty
No honking please
Wet dreams
His majesty’s siesta
Delhi dreams
You must wait
Calling it a night
Sleeping beauty
Every man is an island
Yesterday’s news
Comfort Inn
Boss not around
Morning glory
Last sleep
Shh
Green is my dream
Take it, he’s not watching
Oasis
Late night shift
Old Hindi film songs
Dreaming together
