1. 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.
2. 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?
Explanation
In India, Judges of the High Courts and Supreme Court are appointed by the President and enjoy a high degree of security of tenure. The mode of removal of these judges is an important aspect of the judicial independence enshrined in the Constitution.
Statement 1 is correct: According to Article 124(4) of the Constitution, a judge of the Supreme Court can only be removed through impeachment by the Parliament, following the same procedure prescribed for the removal of a High Court Judge under Article 217(1).
Statement 2 is incorrect: As per Article 220 of the Constitution of India, retired judges of the High Courts are not allowed to practice in the same High Court where they served as a judge. However, they can practice in other courts or before any authority in India. This provision prevents any conflict of interest or unfair advantage that might arise if a retired judge were allowed to practice in the same High Court where they had previously served.