Three Additional Judges elevated as Permanent Judges of Madras High Court

The Union government on Friday (April 10, 2026) notified the appointment of three Additional Judges of the Madras High Court as Permanent Judges.

The judges who have been elevated are Justice R Poornima, Justice M Jothiraman, and Dr Augustine Devadoss.

Notably, the Union government had earlier, on September 21, 2024, notified their appointment as Additional Judges of the Madras High Court. Prior to that, the Supreme Court of India had recommended their names on September 10, 2024, for appointment as Additional Judges.