Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari sworn in as 55th Chief Justice of Madras High Court
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Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari was sworn in on March 6, 2026 at Lok Bhavan in Chennai as the 55th Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, with Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi administering the oath and handing over the warrant issued by President Droupadi Murmu.
Why it matters
The Madras High Court now has a new administrative head with authority to set court-wide priorities and internal case-management rules. Court divisions and the legal profession in the court’s jurisdiction will be required to align with his directives on reducing backlog, adopting technology, and empowering junior advocates.
Implications
- • Madras High Court registry and administrative staff must implement the Chief Justice’s case-management and technology directives to accelerate disposal of pending cases.
- • Madras Bar Association and associated law associations must coordinate with the Chief Justice’s office on procedural reforms and scheduling changes.
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