The Madras High Court Building is one of the landmarks of the metropolis of Chennai and believed to be the second largest judicial complex in the world. It is located near the Parrys Corner. The High Court of Judicature at Madras, one of the three High Courts in India established at the Presidency Towns by Letters Patent granted by Her Majesty Queen Victoria, bearing date 26th June 1862.

     This building was an exquisite example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, built in 1892, under the guidance of the famed architect Henry Irwin. this complex houses High Court, the Small Cause's Court and the City Civil Court. The 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.

     The statue of Manuneedhi Cholan in the Madras High Court premises


     Near the High Court building is the city's second lighthouse tower and the highest point in the Court building once housed the third lighthouse.

     In addition to the Chief Justice, there are 40 Hon’ble Judges in Madras High Court.

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