The President of India has appointed Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari, presently a Judge of the Kerala High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, in exercise of powers under the Constitution of India and after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

Justice Dharmadhikari will assume charge as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court from the date he takes oath of office. The appointment follows the constitutional procedure for elevation of High Court judges to the position of Chief Justice of another High Court.