22nd September 2018
The walk inside the Madras High
Court premises was curated by MR N L Rajah, a Senior Advocate and a member of
Madras High Court Committee, in association with INTACH. About 40+ history
enthusiasts participated in this walk with prior registration, to get
permission from the CRPF.
On 10th July 1686 an
admiralty court was established in Madras. A year latter, the East India
Company sent Sir John Biggs to act as a
Judge advocate of the Admiralty Court. Later a Mayor court was also established
in St George. After shifting the Indians
to black town, Chenna Malleeswarar Temple & Sri Chenna Kesava Perumal Temple to George Town, the present Madras High Court in Indo-Saracenic style, was constructed, T. Namperumal Chetty, designed by the British Architect Henry
Irwin. ( the land and the payment for re-construction of the temples was given
by the East India Company ). The bricks
were sourced from a kiln owned by T Namperumal Chetty. Each mason and sculptor were
given freedom to apply their skills. The High Court was inaugurated on 15th
August 1862, Sir Colly Harman from Scotland ( 1860 – 62) was the Chief Justice.
During this period Sri Raja T Rama Rao was enrolled as first Indian Advocate.
The 2nd light house was
constructed in 1834-38. During our visit maintenance was in full swing and we
are not allowed to enter. The Standard bench mark of 15.07 ft, the mean sea
level marked on the base of the building. It was told that this place was one of the point of trigonometrical Survey by
Lieutinant Colonal William Lambton, with a marking of 96 Ft 8 in. The
activities of the Bar Association was explained
at Library. Had seen the Sheriff’s entrance, long Corridors, Judges Cabin,
Court Halls, the design of the Ceilings, stained colour glass window are the main
attractions of the, Madras High Court. Manu Needhi Chozha’s standing image with
Chariot, The Cow and King’s son on Chariot wheels depicts the story of cow asked
for the justice for it’s calf was killed by the King’s Son. On 22nd
September 1914, during First World war,
the Emden, a German cruiser, attacked Madras High Court, in which a portion of
the wall was damaged.
LOCATION:CLICK HERE
Sculptures skill—Buddha in a jolly
work
Manuneedhi Chozha’s Statue
Justice Court - Hall
Justice Court - Hall
Ceiling of Court Hall 
Ceiling of Court Hall
Corridor
Corridor
Light House
Central Dome
Central Dome
British period Sheriff's entrance ( Now Kept locked )
Bar association Library
Emden, a German cruiser attack on High Court memory plaque
Judges entrance
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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