High
Court was established on June 26, 1892 under the guidance of the
famed architect Henry Irwin, this red Indo-Saracenic structure
at Parry’s corner is Chennai’s main landmark. It is
believed to be one of the second largest judicial buildings in
the world. This complex houses the High Court, the small Cause’s
Court and the City Civil Court. It is considered to be one of
the three High Courts of india. It is time-honored at Presidency
Towns by Letters Patent granted by Queen Victoria. The authority
of Chennai High Court extends to Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.
Red sand stone construction, Ornamental decorations on the walls,
stained glass windows and minarets add beauty to this building.
The compound has a pyramid shape tomb, which belongs to the only
son of Elihu Yale, who died in infancy. A fine example is Court
No 13, which has stained glass, fretted wood work, carved furniture,
silvered panels and a painted ceiling. Entry - Monday to Saturday
from 10 to 5 with guided tour for Rs.10. It is situated at Netaji
Subash Chandra Bose Road, just north of St.George fort.
The
Hon’ble The Chief Justice is the Head of the Judiciary with
powers of administration of the High Court and of the Administration
of Justice throughout the State. The Hon’ble Chief Justice
is in charge of the general policy adopted in the Administration
of Justice. In addition to the Chief Justice, there are 40 Hon’ble
Judges in Madras High Court. The administration of Justice in
the Civil and Criminal Courts in the districts constituted under
the Civil Courts Act.
