President Appoints Thiru D. Lingeswaran, Balathandayutham Karthikeyan as Additional Judges of Madras HC

The President of India has appointed two judicial officers, Dharmalingam Lingeswaran and Balathandayutham Karthikeyan, as Additional Judges of the Madras High Court.

The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended their  appointments vide official statement dated 18th May, 2026. 

Judicial Officer Thiru Dharmalingam Lingeswaran has served as the Presiding Officer at Principal Labour Court.