President appoints Dharmalingam Lingeswaran and Balathandayutham Karthikeyan as Madras HC Additional Judges
On 13 October 2026, the President appointed judicial officers Dharmalingam Lingeswaran and Balathandayutham Karthikeyan as Additional Judges of the Madras High Court.
Summary
In exercise of constitutional powers and in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the President appointed two judicial officers as Additional Judges of the Madras High Court on 13 October 2026. The appointees are Shri Dharmalingam Lingeswaran and Shri Balathandayutham Karthikeyan.
Key facts
- Court
- Madras High Court
- Appointments
- Two Additional Judges
- Names
- Dharmalingam Lingeswaran; Balathandayutham Karthikeyan
- Authority
- President of India, in consultation with CJI
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In October 2026, to which High Court were Dharmalingam Lingeswaran and Balathandayutham Karthikeyan appointed Additional Judges?
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Correct answer: C — Madras High Court
How many judicial officers did the President appoint as Additional Judges of the Madras High Court on 13 October 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Two