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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Urges PM to Set Up Supreme Court Bench in Chennai
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 07:37 PM
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Chief Minister Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the establishment of a new Supreme Court bench in Chennai, a demand that has been pending for years.
Chief Minister Vijay of Tamil Nadu has addressed a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting the creation of a new Supreme Court bench in Chennai. The proposal, which has been a long-standing demand of the state, aims to reduce the travel burden on litigants and enhance judicial accessibility.
The demand for a Chennai bench has been on the agenda for several years, with state officials citing the high volume of cases and the distance litigants must travel to Delhi. Vijay highlighted the potential benefits for the legal community and the broader public, including faster case disposal and reduced costs.
While the central government has not yet responded, the letter underscores the state's continued advocacy for a more balanced distribution of the Supreme Court’s infrastructure. Legal experts suggest that establishing a bench in Chennai could also serve as a precedent for other major cities.
The Tamil Nadu government has indicated that it will follow up on the matter and is prepared to provide necessary support for the proposal. The outcome will likely influence future discussions on judicial decentralization across India.
The demand for a Chennai bench has been on the agenda for several years, with state officials citing the high volume of cases and the distance litigants must travel to Delhi. Vijay highlighted the potential benefits for the legal community and the broader public, including faster case disposal and reduced costs.
While the central government has not yet responded, the letter underscores the state's continued advocacy for a more balanced distribution of the Supreme Court’s infrastructure. Legal experts suggest that establishing a bench in Chennai could also serve as a precedent for other major cities.
The Tamil Nadu government has indicated that it will follow up on the matter and is prepared to provide necessary support for the proposal. The outcome will likely influence future discussions on judicial decentralization across India.