The second largest judicial complex in the world, an Indo-Saracenic masterpiece designed by J.W. Brassington in 1892.
Court hours (exterior viewable anytime)
Free (exterior only)
Did you know?
The Madras High Court is the second largest judicial complex in the world and has a working lighthouse within its compound.
Highlights
- Indo-Saracenic architecture with red and white brickwork
- Lighthouse tower within the complex
- Heritage corridors and courtrooms
- One of the oldest High Courts in India
Location
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