In a significant judicial development, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of two additional judges of the Madras High Court to permanent positions. This move aims to strengthen the judicial functioning of one of the country’s busiest courts.
The judges confirmed for permanent status are:
– Justice Venkatachari Lakshminarayanan
– Justice Periyasamy Vadamala
This decision was made amidst the backdrop of the Madras High Court operating under reduced capacity. As of February 1, 2025, the court has 65 judges, which falls 10 short of its full sanctioned strength of 75. This vacancy gap has posed challenges in handling the high volume of cases effectively.
