Wed May 07 11:01:16 UTC 2025: ## Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mourns Passing of Madras High Court Judge

**Chennai, May 7, 2025** – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin paid his respects today to Justice J. Sathya Narayana Prasad of the Madras High Court, who passed away on Tuesday. The Chief Minister announced that Justice Prasad’s funeral will receive police honors.

In a statement, Mr. Stalin expressed deep shock at the news and offered his condolences to the judge’s family. He highlighted Justice Prasad’s distinguished legal career, noting his service as a lawyer across various legal domains, including constitutional law, and his appointment to the Madras High Court in 2021. The Chief Minister described Justice Prasad’s death as a significant loss to the legal profession. Justice Prasad followed his father, a former district judge, into the legal field.

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