Oath or affirmation by Judges of High Courts
Article 219 — Oath or affirmation by Judges of High Courts
appointed to be a Judge of a High Court 2*** shall, before he enters upon his office, make and subscribe before the Governor of the State, or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule. 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 commencement4 of the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.]
Plain English Summary
This article explains the formal process by which people appointed as Judges of a High Court must take an oath or affirmation before starting their job. It also sets a restriction on former permanent High Court Judges regarding where they can practice law after leaving office.
Key Points
- Judges of High Courts must take an oath or affirmation before taking up their judicial duties.
- Former permanent High Court Judges are restricted from practicing in any court except in the Supreme Court or other High Courts.
- The term "High Court" excludes certain older High Courts listed in Part B of the First Schedule as they existed before 1956.
Why It Matters
This article establishes the formal legal commitment required of judicial officers and sets clear boundaries for the professional practice of former judges to maintain the integrity of the judicial system.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.