On Wednesday, the Central government officially announced the designation of Justice R. Mahadevan as the Acting Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.

Upon the retirement of current Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala on May 23, Justice Mahadevan will step into the role, assuming the responsibilities of Chief Justice. Justice Mahadevan, who obtained his law degree from Madras Law College, commenced his legal career in 1989.

With a specialization in indirect taxes, customs, and Central Excise matters, Justice Mahadevan practiced across civil, criminal, and writ sides for a notable span of 25 years. During this time, he handled over 9,000 cases. Additionally, he held significant positions such as Additional Government Pleader (Taxes) for the Government of Tamil Nadu and served as Additional Central Government Standing Counsel and Senior Panel Counsel for the Government of India at the Madras High Court.

In 2013, Justice Mahadevan was appointed as a judge of the Madras High Court, marking a significant milestone in his legal career.