Today, the Union Government has notified the appointment of Justice S Vaidyanathan as the next Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court pursuant to the retirement of Justice T Raja, who is currently holding the office of Acting Chief Justice. Justice Raja retires today.

A notification in this regard issued on May 24 reads as under

"In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint, Shri Justice S. Vaidyanathan, Judge of Madras High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 25.05.2023 consequent upon the retirement of Shri Justice T. Raja, Acting Chief Justice, Madras High Court."

Justice Vaidyanathan will be the third judge to hold the office of Acting Chief Justice in the last nine months after Justice Duraiswamy and Justice T Raja.