Chennai District Court, Tamil Nadu | Case Status, e-Filing & Court Information

Overview

Chennai District Court is the principal District Court serving Chennai district, Tamil Nadu. Functioning under the administrative supervision of the High Court of Madras, it exercises jurisdiction over civil, criminal, family, commercial, motor accident claims, and other district-level matters. The court also provides digital services through the e-Courts platform, including online case status, cause lists, judgments, certified copy applications, and e-Filing facilities.

Established 1892

Address

Principal District Court, City Civil Court Complex, NSC Bose Road, Chennai, 600104

Jurisdiction

Chennai District Court exercises original and appellate jurisdiction over civil, criminal, family, commercial, motor accident claims, and other matters arising within Chennai district under the supervision of the High Court of Madras.

Areas covered: Chennai District including Tondiarpet, Perambur, Ayanavaram, Aminjikarai, Egmore, Mylapore, Guindy, Velachery, Sholinganallur, Ambattur, Madhavaram, Royapuram and other areas within Chennai district.

Working Hours

Working Days	Monday – Friday
Court Hours	10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Lunch Break	1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Filing Counter	10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Hours may differ on court holidays. Please verify with the official court website before visiting.

Contact Information

Phone

+91-44-25228088

pdcchennai.tn@aij.gov.in

Official Resources

Links to government and court-run portals.

Official Website

Services & Facilities

e-Filing

Case Status

Frequently Asked Questions

Which matters are usually heard by this court?

As a District Court, the Chennai District Court typically hears civil and criminal cases within its jurisdiction.

Who can file a case here?

Any individual or entity with a legal standing and a valid cause of action may file a case in the Chennai District Court.

Which court hears appeals from this court?

Appeals from the Chennai District Court are heard by the Madras High Court.

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Quick Information

Court Type	District Court
Parent Court	Madras High Court
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Chennai
City	Chennai
Established	1892
Working Days	Monday – Friday
Languages	Tamil, English

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