Article 220
Restriction on practice after being a permanent Judge
Part VI: The States
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 Courts.
Explanation.— In this article, the expression “High Court” does not include a High Court for a State specified in Part B of the First Schedule as it existed before the commencement² of the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.
Amendment notes
- ¹Whole article: Subs. by s. 13 of the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956 (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
- ²1st November, 1956.
The Constitution of India (As on 1 May 2026). Includes every amendment up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. The small raised numbers in the text point to the amendment notes below.
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