The 150-year-old charted court came under the guard of over 500 State police personnel.

In an unusual manner, the Madras High Court on Wednesday witnessed more khakis than black robes, turning the premises into a heavily fortified building.

The 150-year-old charted court came under the guard of over 500 State police personnel lead by Additional Commissioner of Police Ravikumar, assisted by three Joint Commissioners, 10 Deputy Commissioners and 20 Assistant Commissioners.

The heavy protection was provided to the campus in view of directions made by a Division Bench of the court, apprehending "illegal" activities during the hearing of a suo motu contempt proceeding initiated against two office bearers of Madurai District Bar Association.

Moreover, as an unprecedented move, preparations are being made to live telecast the entire contempt proceeding, scheduled to begin by 2.15 p.m in a lifesize monitor, placed near the media parking area of the High Court premises. The court proceeding will also be recorded through two cameras placed inside the court hall.