Chennai City Courts

ABOUT DISTRICT COURT

The City of Chennai, also known as Madras earlier times, is the Capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated at the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal.  Spread over an area of about 200 sqkm and still growing, it is the biggest industrial, commercial centre, and a major cultural, economic and educational centre in South India. It is today India's fourth largest metropolis with an estimated population of 4.68 million (2011). The city is famous for its sandy beaches- the 12 km long Marina Beach being second longest beaches in the world, parks and historic landmarks.

Culture and Tradition

Chennai has a rich culture and heritage that goes back to thousands of years.  The city has retained its traditional Tamil roots, boasting of its ancient culture and heritage and maintaining it the way it was since ancient times, while simultaneously acquiring a modern and cosmopolitan character. The people of Chennai have a special interest in music, dance and all other art forms of South India. The city is an important centre for Carnatic music and hosts a large cultural event, the annual Madras Music Season during Dec-Jan, which includes performances by hundreds of artists. The city has a[...]