The Madras High Court has enacted a series of amendments and rules affecting various judicial procedures and...
MADRAS HIGH COURT
The Madras High Court, established on 15 August 1862 under the Indian High Courts Act, is one of the three oldest High Courts in India. Originally functioning from a smaller building, it moved to its iconic red Indo-Saracenic structure in 1892, which remains a landmark in Chennai. In its early years, the Court shaped colonial jurisprudence and handled major civil, criminal, and admiralty matters.
Post-Independence (from 1947), the Court expanded its jurisdiction, contributing significantly to constitutional interpretation and social justice. It created benches in Madurai in 2004 to increase accessibility to litigants in southern districts. Through the decades, the Court delivered notable rulings on freedom of expression, environmental protection, and administrative accountability.
In the present day, the Madras High Court continues to modernize with e-courts, digital filing, and technology-enabled judicial processes, maintaining its role as a leading institution in India’s legal framework.
As of February 9, 2026, the list of present judges includes Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and...
Direct authorities against this view are Mitarjit Singh v. The King Emperor (1921) 6 Pat. L.J. 644...
"Not less than four members to be nominated by the Chief Justice out of whom, two shall...
On December 28, 1865, Queen Victoria established the High Court of Judicature at Madras through Letters Patent,...
HIGH COURT OF MADRAS Guidelines for Appointment of Law Clerks to Hon’ble Judges In exercise of the...
NOTIFICATION No.48/2018 In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 18 of the Commercial Courts, Commercial Division...