Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making Three Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Permanent

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended making Justice R Poornima, Justice M Jothiraman, and Justice AD Maria Clete as permanent judges of the Madras High Court.

In a statement issued on March 24th, 2026, the collegium said,

The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 24th March, 2026 has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in the Madras High Court:

(i) Ms. Justice R. Poornima,

(ii) Shri Justice M. Jothiraman, and

(iii) Dr. (Smt.) Justice Augustine Devadoss Maria Clete

The Supreme Court collegium had recommended the elevation of the three former judicial officers to the Madras High Court on September 10, 2024. On September 21, 2024, the Centre notified their appointment as additional judges of the High Court.