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The correct answer is: B. Any court in India
A retired judge of a High Court is not permitted to practice as a lawyer in any court in India. This is because the Constitution of India prohibits a retired judge from practicing law in any court in India. The Constitution of India, Article 124(5), states that “a person who has held office as a judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court shall not be eligible for appointment as a member of Parliament or a member of the Legislature of a State or for any other office under the Government of India or the Government of any State.”
This provision is intended to ensure that retired judges do not use their position and influence to gain an unfair advantage in their legal practice. It is also intended to prevent retired judges from becoming involved in political activities.
There are a few exceptions to this rule. For example, a retired judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court may be appointed as an ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court or of another High Court. A retired judge may also be appointed as a member of a tribunal or commission.
However, these exceptions are limited. In general, a retired judge of a High Court is not permitted to practice as a lawyer in any court in India.