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?

• A. 1 only              
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2                 
• D. Neither 1 nor 2