Madras High Court

The Madras High Court is the highest court in Tamil Nadu and has jurisdiction over the state and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Established on June 26, 1862, it is one of the oldest high courts in India and has a rich history, including being the birthplace of organized legal reporting in India with the Madras Law Journal. The court complex is a heritage building, and it provides various online services such as e-filing and case status checks. The High Court of Judicature at Madras was established by Letters Patent from Queen Victoria on June 26, 1862. It exercises jurisdiction over the State of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The court is located in a heritage building, and its complex is considered a monument of pre-independence architecture. As the highest court, it handles both original and appellate jurisdiction cases. The court offers a range of online services for the public, including e-filing, checking case status, and accessing e-court services. Legal reporting: It is the origin of legal reporting in India, as it is the home of the Madras Law Journal, the first journal dedicated to reporting judgments. Notable aspects The court's legal community, including its bar members, is known for its expertise and plays a vital role in the administration of justice. The court's Chief Justice is appointed through a swearing-in ceremony. The court has focused on preserving its historic buildings while also integrating new, sustainable developments.

The main building was under maintenance, so I couldn’t visit it, but I explored the museum instead. Museum entrance is free, but it needs to be coordinated with security. Ask for information at the entrance and they'll let you in.

In my lifetime i saw first time inperson Indo Saracenic Architecture . . This high court is superbly constructed. The steps are so very beautiful. I love it 😍😍😍😍😍 Need some proper maintainence.

This largest compound of madras high court is built during colonial times. These are Heritage building are built in typical Arctectural style buildings, minarets at entrance and North indian style arched doorways ,Different types windows and columns . I feel great to visit this iconic place in the heart of the city of Chennai

There is a lot of security checking before entering the campus. We look totally lost amidst the sea of lawyers in black & white. They can keep the campus a little clean.

The oldest high court in southern India, the Madras High Court acts as the seat of the judicature for the state of Tamil Nadu. It is built in the Indo Saracenic style and is a famous monument in Chennai

✨The High Court complex is located in the southern end of George town. The building was constructed after relocating temples on the land. The building now used exclusively by the High Court was built to also house the Courts of Small Causes and the City Civil Court. ✨Architecture- 🏛️- The High Court building is an example of Indo- Saracenic architecture. You will find tall minarets. This building is the greatest Heritage for the people in Chennai. Its tree-lined squares and red-brick buildings have witnessed many important moments in Indian legal history. ✨History - Construction began in October 1888 and was completed in 1892 following the design prepared by J. W. Brassington and later under the guidance of architect Henry Irwin, who completed it with the assistance of J. H. Stephens.

High court of Madras is one of the oldest charted high Courts in india, 150 years old court. Located in a very busy parry corner. It is reachable through all modes of public transportation..like bus, trains, metro trains available. Also u can reach through Auto and Cabs So many people are dependent on High Court. British heritage building, heritage maintained..fully air conditioned complex.