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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only
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Standard Reference VerifiedStatement 1 is correct: Under Article 217(1)(b) read with Article 124(4), a High Court judge can be removed from office by the President in the same manner and on the same grounds (proved misbehaviour or incapacity) as a Supreme Court judge. Statement 2 is incorrect: Under Article 220, a retired permanent High Court judge is prohibited from pleading or acting only in the High Courts where they held permanent office and courts subordinate thereto. They are permitted to practice in the Supreme Court and other High Courts.
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