Q. Consider the following statements:

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? (UPSC Prelims 2007)
Answer: 1 only
Notes: Statement 1 is correct as per Article 218 of the Indian Constitution, which applies removal provisions of Article 124(4) to High Court judges—impeachment by Parliament with a special majority on proven misbehavior or incapacity. Statement 2 is incorrect; Article 220 bars retired Supreme Court judges from practice, but High Court judges can plead or appear in courts except their own High Court, maintaining judicial independence and flexibility after retirement.