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Judiciary is one among the three main organs of the Government. The administration of Justice is the process by which the legal system of the government is executed. During the ancient period, the administration of Justice was carried forward by King and Council. The mode of justice had deficiency of uniformity, conformity and lack of precise justice delivery system and the system of justice also extensively varied from one part to another. The legal system under the Delhi Sultans and Mughals was administered through Islamic law. British East India Company founded in 1600 laid their foundation for trade in India. It founded first Presidency town, Madras in India followed by Bombay and Calcutta. The English East India Company constructed a Factory in Madras called Fort St. George in 1640. This Fort was known as White Town. While the nearby village inhabited by local population was called Black Town. By 1652, Fort St. George became the Headquarters of the eastern possessions of the English East India Company. With the advent of British, the administration of justice and development of Courts began from 1639 to 1726 in the Presidency towns of Madras, Bombay and Calcutta. This paper highlights the development of judiciary and different phases of judicial administration in Madras presidency.