Justice SA Dharmadhikari sworn in as Chief Justice of Madras High Court
Policy framework or directive — a strategic document setting direction, principles, and objectives for governance. Guides the design of schemes, legislation, and implementation strategies.
Summary
Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court on Friday. Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office at a ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan in Chennai.Justice Dharmadhikari succeeds Justice Manindra Mohan Srivastava, who retired as Chief Justice on March 5.Prior to his elevation, Justice Dharmadhikari was serving as a judge of the Kerala High Court. His parent High Court is the Madhya Pradesh High Court.The Central government had ap
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Bar and Bench
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right