Consider the following statements 1. The procedure for the removal of a High Court judge in India is similar to the procedure for the removal of a Supreme Court judge. 2. No permanent Judge of a High Court shall, after his retirement from office, plead before any Court or any authority in India. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. only 1
• B. only 2
• C. 1 and 2
• D. neither 1 nor 2