Tamil Nadu CM Vijay writes to PM Modi seeking Supreme Court bench in Chennai
The letter renews a long-pending demand for a Supreme Court bench in Chennai, the state capital.
Key facts
Story- Chief Minister Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a Supreme Court bench in Chennai.
- The letter reiterates Tamil Nadu's long-pending demand for the bench.
- The sources do not report a response from the Centre.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, renewing the state's demand for a Supreme Court bench in Chennai. The letter was reported on 4 November 2026.
The demand is a long-standing one. Vijay's letter restates the request for a regional bench of the apex court in the state capital, and the reports describe it as a matter that has been pending for some time. The sources do not quote Vijay at length, and they do not describe his arguments in detail.
The demand is not new. Tamil Nadu has repeatedly pressed for a Supreme Court bench in Chennai, and each state government has raised it with the Centre. A regional bench would bring hearings closer to litigants in the south, reducing the need to travel to Delhi for appeals.
For readers in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu, the issue concerns access to the highest court. A bench in the city would mean faster hearings for some cases and lower travel and legal costs for those who go to court.
The sources do not say whether the Centre has replied to the letter or what action, if any, it will take. It is not known when a decision might be made.
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