Publications
"தீர்ப்புத்திரட்டு / Theerppu Thirattu" for the period July - August, 2021 (52 MB) (Tamil)
"தீர்ப்புத்திரட்டு / Theerppu Thirattu" for the period May - June, 2021 (49 MB) (Tamil)
"தீர்ப்புத்திரட்டு / Theerppu Thirattu" for the period March - April, 2021 (38 MB) (Tamil)
Madras High Court Annual Report for the year 2020 (191 MB) (English)
"தீர்ப்புத்திரட்டு / Theerppu Thirattu" for the period January - February, 2021 (37 MB) (Tamil)
"தீர்ப்புத்திரட்டு / Theerppu Thirattu" for the period September - October, 2020 (42 MB) (Tamil)
"தீர்ப்புத்திரட்டு / Theerppu Thirattu" for the period November - December, 2020 (42 MB) (Tamil)
Madras High Court Annual Report for the year 2019 (99 MB) (English)
Madras High Court Designation of Senior Advocate Rules (463 KB) (English)
"தீர்ப்புத்திரட்டு / Theerppu Thirattu" for the period July - August, 2020 (40 MB) (Tamil)
The Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019 (9.9 MB) (English)
The Criminal Rules of Practice and Circular Orders, 1958 (235 MB) (English)
"தீர்ப்புத்திரட்டு / Theerppu Thirattu" for the period May - June, 2020 (37 MB) (Tamil)
"தீர்ப்புத்திரட்டு / Theerppu Thirattu" for the period March - April, 2020 (37 MB) (Tamil)
"தீர்ப்புத்திரட்டு / Theerppu Thirattu" for the period January - February, 2020 (37 MB) (Tamil)
"தீர்ப்புத்திரட்டு / Theerppu Thirattu" for the period November - December, 2019 (40 MB) (Tamil)
The Charters of the High Court of Judicature at Madras (104 MB) (English)
Madras High Court Annual Report for the year 2018 (95 MB) (English)
Madras High Court Annual Report for the year 2017 (11.5 MB) (English)
Madras High Court Annual Report for the year 2016 (18.5 MB) (English)

Rule of Law is the building block on which the modern democratic society is founded. Laws are made for the
welfare of the people, to maintain harmony between the conflicting forces in society. For successful
functioning of the polity, it is imperative that there is enforcement of law and all the obligations
deriving from law. One of the prime objects of making laws is to maintain order in the society and to
develop a peaceful environment for the citizens of the State. For effective enforcement of the rule of law,
it is essential to build institutions that have competence, consistency and predictability, and are not
vulnerable to the whims and fancies of individuals.......
As I have emphasized all along, the overall sucess of the Madras High Court is a conglomerate of the hard work
put in by my Brother and Sister Judges, Members of the various Committees, the Subordinate Judiciary, Members of
the Bar and the Registry.
I express my sincere gratitude to the Editorial Committee which has worked tirelessly to bring out the best of the
Madras High Court in this Annual Report - a continued endeavour of transparency.........by Hon`ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Chief Justice
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(18.5 MB) (English)
Madras High Court Report for the year 2015 (4.5 MB) (English)

Judiciary is the quintessential part of a healthy
democracy. The importance of judiciary in a democratic
setup can hardly be exaggerated. Courts and Judges not
only administer justice, they also protect the rights of
the citizens, acting as interpreters and guardians of the
Constitution. It is quite natural that the citizenry looks
at Courts as the last resort for getting their grievances
ventilated.
The Madras High Court, being one of the premier
chartered High Courts in the country, has set high standards
not just in terms of contributing many a stalwart to the legal field, but also in laying down path-breaking
legal principles throughout the 150 years of its glorious existence. Heading this prestigious institution
as Chief Justice casts an onerous responsibility that is to be fulfilled with unflinching perseverance.
It gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to present the ‘Madras High Court Annual Report-2015’.........by Hon`ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Chief Justice
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(4.5 MB) (English)
Madras High Court Report for the period 2011–2014 (5.86 MB) (English)

The sesqui-centennial institution that
is the Madras High Court is one of the
earliest established High Courts of Judicature
in the country under the Queen’s Charter,
alongside the Bombay and Calcutta High
Courts. What could be more pleasurable,
yet humbling and onerous at the same time
than to be at the helm of affairs of this
historic Temple of Justice! It is even more
delightful to present the Madras High Court
Report for the period 2011–2014.
The greatness of any institution is
reflected by its glorious past, as much as
the novel initiatives it brings to the fore in
its day-to-day functioning that keep the flag
of institution flying high. In this era of short
shelf life, one cannot remain content with
the past laurels, but move forward eying
larger objectives, and an institution which
rises upto this challenge is bound to excel
and enhance its reputation. The Madras
High Court, with the rich history behind it,
has been striving hard towards balancing
tradition and at the same time, not losing out
in the race to keep abreast with modernity ........by Hon`ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Chief Justice
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(5.86 MB) (English)
Madras High Court Annual Report 2010 - 2011 (36.2 MB) (English)

The High Court of Madras, with its truly imposing spires and onion domes, constructed in the year 1892, has, to this day, remained a Beacon of Justice
for about 150 years and the ultimate hope of the distressed and the deprived. The majestic chair of the Chief Justice of Madras High Court, a post
coveted by any standards, has seen many illustrious personalities of wisdom adoning it; being a humble successor to such glorious tradition, I feel proud
and privileged to be a part of a hallowed institution.
........ by Hon`ble Mr. Justice M.Y. EQBAL, Chief Justice
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(36.2 MB) (English)
Madras Regulations 1802,1803 and 1804 (303.2 MB) (English)

A Regulation for forming into a regular code, all regulations that may be enacted for the internal government of the British territories immediately subject to the presidency of Fort Saint George- Passed on the 1st of January, 1802.
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(303.2 MB) (English)