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Justices Lingeswaran and Karthikeyan Sworn In as Madras High Court Judges
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News18•15-10-2026, 14:45
Justices Lingeswaran and Karthikeyan Sworn In as Madras High Court Judges
- •Justices Dharmalingam Lingeswaran and B Karthikeyan took the oath as additional judges of the Madras High Court.
- •Chief Justice S A Dharmadhikari administered the oath of office during a simple ceremony held on the court premises.
- •The new appointments bring the total number of judges to 67 against a sanctioned strength of 75.
- •Justice D Lingeswaran was directly recruited as a District Judge in 2013 after years of legal practice.
- •Justice B Karthikeyan previously served as the Principal District Judge in Chennai prior to his elevation.
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Justices Dharmalingam Lingeswaran and B Karthikeyan were sworn in as additional judges of the Madras High Court. Chief Justice S A Dharmadhikari administered the oath of office to them.
With the appointment of the two new additional judges, the total number of judges in the Madras High Court has increased to 67 against a sanctioned strength of 75.
Justice D Lingeswaran was directly recruited as a District Judge in 2013 after legal practice, while Justice B Karthikeyan predominantly practised on the civil side and served as a Principal District Judge in Chennai before his elevation.
