Consider the following statements:
- The mode of removal of a Judge of a High Court in India is same as that of removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court.
- After retirement from the office, a permanent Judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- A judge of a High Court can be removed only by an order of the President after each House of Parliament passes an address supported by a special majority on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Thus, the procedure and grounds for removal are the same as those applicable to a Supreme Court judge.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- Article 220 of the Constitution prohibits a retired Judge of a High Court from pleading or acting in any Court or before any authority in India except the Supreme Court and the other High Courts.
