Tamil NaduMonday, 9 March 2026·The Hindu
Madras High Court gets 55th Chief Justice: Justice S.A. Dharmadhikari appointed in March 2026
The Centre cleared Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari as the 55th Chief Justice of the Madras High Court in March 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, the Central Government cleared Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari as the 55th Chief Justice of the Madras High Court after the retirement of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Srivastava on 5 March 2026.
Key specifics
- Appointee: Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari.
- Post: 55th Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.
- Retirement date of predecessor: 5 March 2026.
- Predecessor: Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Srivastava.
- Oath was administered by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi.
Exam lens
Judiciary appointment question, 55th Chief Justice, Madras High Court, 5 March 2026, R.N. Ravi — TNPSC may ask the sequence of appointment and the constitutional office involved.