Additional heritage court building (Old law college building) inaugurated in Madras HC campus will be functional frm Mar 2 but will be utilised for final hearing of ‘old’ civil, criminal & writ matters. It was originally designated to house 6 Cel courts of HC.

[23/02, 12:07] sekarreporter1: https://x.com/i/status/2025822267746521132
[23/02, 12:07] sekarreporter1: Additional heritage court building (Old law college building) inaugurated in Madras HC campus will be functional frm Mar 2 but will be utilised for final hearing of ‘old’ civil, criminal & writ matters. It was originally designated to house 6 Cel courts of HC.
[23/02, 12:07] Meta AI: The Additional Heritage Court Building, formerly the Old Law College building, is set to become operational on March 2, 2026. This 133-year-old building, located within the Madras High Court campus, has undergone restoration at a cost of Rs 23 crore, preserving its historic Indo-Saracenic architectural character. The building will be utilized for the final hearing of ‘old’ civil, criminal, and writ matters. ¹

The decision to repurpose the building has sparked debate among the legal community, with some arguing it severs historical ties and hinders informal legal education. The building was originally intended to house six cell courts of the High Court.

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