Tamil NaduWednesday, 23 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Madras High Court seeks 2-week report on new courts, permanent conversion of 425 temporary courts in Tamil Nadu
The Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to report within 2 weeks on pending plans for new courts, 425 temporary courts and judicial infrastructure.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, the Madras High Court in Chennai directed the Tamil Nadu government to file a report within 2 weeks on pending plans for new courts, converting 425 temporary courts into permanent courts, and improving judicial infrastructure.
Key specifics
- Bench: Chief Justice S.A. Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arulmurugan heard the case.
- The court is hearing a suo motu case on new courts across Tamil Nadu.
- One issue is the conversion of 425 temporary courts into permanent courts.
- The report was sought from the Chief Secretary and five departments, including Home and Finance.
- The matter also covers setting up juvenile justice boards and judicial infrastructure.
Exam lens
Polity and governance question type: match-the-following / court-related current affairs. TNPSC may ask about the Madras High Court, 2-week deadline, 425 temporary courts, and the departments asked to respond.