The Constitution of India
The words “in a State” omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s.29 and Schedule
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107 THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
(Part VI. — The States)
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[220. Restriction on practice after being a permanent Judge:- 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
commencement of the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.]
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