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High Court Orders Report on New Courts in Tamil Nadu Within 2 Weeks
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News18•22-09-2026, 19:11
High Court Orders Report on New Courts in Tamil Nadu Within 2 Weeks
- •Chennai High Court takes suo motu cognizance regarding the establishment of new courts in Tamil Nadu.
- •Report sought from the Tamil Nadu government on pending plans to establish new courts across the state.
- •Case also addresses the conversion of 425 temporary courts in the district judiciary into permanent courts.
- •Establishment of juvenile justice boards with infrastructure and appointment of assistant public prosecutors are also part of the case.
- •Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, Public Department Secretary, Finance Secretary, and Human Resources Management Department Secretary ordered to respond within two weeks.
Key Questions Answered
The Chennai High Court ordered the Tamil Nadu government to submit a report regarding pending plans to establish new courts across the state.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice Arulmurugan ordered the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, Public Department Secretary, Finance Secretary, and Human Resources Management Department Secretary to respond.
The case also addresses converting 425 temporary courts in the district judiciary into permanent ones, setting up juvenile justice boards with proper infrastructure, and appointing assistant public prosecutors.
