REGULATORY · INDIA
Swearing-in of new Chief Justice at the Madras High Court
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On March 6, 2026, Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari was sworn in as the 55th Chief Justice of the Madras High Court at Lok Bhavan in Chennai, and the appointment warrant issued by President Droupadi Murmu was handed over.
Why it matters
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi administered the oath of office to Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari at Lok Bhavan in Chennai on March 6, 2026. The Governor handed over the warrant of appointment issued by President Droupadi Murmu after the Chief Secretary read out the warrant. Justice Dharmadhikari is the 55th Chief Justice of the Madras High Court. The ceremony was attended by puisne judges and senior state legal and police officials, including the Advocate General and State Public Prosecutor. The excerpt notes his prior legal practice and judicial appointments, including service at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh and the Kerala High Court.
Implications
- • The Madras High Court Chief Justice office is formally held by Justice S.A. Dharmadhikari following the oath and warrant handover.
Who is affected
- • Madras High Court judiciary (Chief Justice and puisne judges)
- • State legal officers (Advocate General, State Public Prosecutor)
- • Lawyers appearing before the Madras High Court
- • Law enforcement leadership attending court functions
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