| Principle Article 220 of the constitution reads as follows 'No person who, after the commencement of this Constitution, has held office as a permanent Judge of a High Court shall plead or act in any court or before any authority in India except the Supreme Court and the other High Court'. |
| Facts Mr X, a lawyer practicing in the Allahabad High Court, was appointed as an additional Judge in the Allahabad High Court. After six months, he submitted his resignation citing the reason that he would like to continue his practice. |
A) He can practice only in the Supreme Court
B) He can practice only in the Supreme Court and High Court except Allahabad High Court
C) He can practice in any court including Allahabad High Court
D) None of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
According to Article 220 of the Indian Constitution States that, no person who has held office as a permanent Judge of High court shall plead in any court, except the Supreme Court and other High Court. Here in this case according to the Principle, Mr. X can practice only in the Supreme court and High court except Allahabad High Court.
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