The newly sworn-in Chief Justice of Madras High Court Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani on Monday said it was a matter of “great pride, prestige and honour” to be appointed as Chief Justice of the famed High Court.
Rich history, lofty traditions and customs, on one hand, and a galaxy of eminent judges and lawyers, on the other, have combined to confer upon the High Court a unique eminent status.
Replying to a welcome address by Advocate General Vijay Narayan and other leaders of the Bar, she said, “After being a judge of the Bombay High Court since my initial appointment in 2001 and as its Acting Chief Justice since 2017, what greater privilege can I seek than to be the Chief Justice of Madras High Court.”
Premium position
She said the Madras High Court held a premium position among all High Courts in the country. The Chief Justice pointed out that the Bombay High Court as well as the Madras High Court had been dispensing justice for more than 150 years. They would continue to do so in the centuries to come, she added.
“I consider it a great privilege and honour to be in this wonderful part of the country on my appointment as its Chief Justice. I think the strength of this State is in the cultural and linguistic traditions nurtured by many towering personalities,” the Chief Justice said.
Ms. Justice Tahilramani recalled that the Madras High Court has many firsts to its credit, with the first Indian High Court judge, the first Indian Advocate General and first Chief Justice of a High Court having emerged from here. Further, the Madras Law Journal was the oldest in the country. She said the legendary judges and lawyers of the High Court continued to inspire lawyers generation after generation of lawyers in the country.
The Advocate General said the Chief Justice was among the second in the all-India seniority among High Court judges. She brought along with her a rich experience at the Bar and the Bench. Madras High Court Advocates Association president, G. Mohanakrishnan, Madurai Bar Association secretary, V.R. Kamalakannan and Women Lawyers Association president S. Nalini welcomed the Chief Justice.
