What is the significance of clause (1) of article 376 in this context?
The significance of clause (1) of article 376 in this context is that it provides for the transfer and continuation of service of judges holding office as Chief Justice or other Judges in High Courts in any Province to corresponding High Courts in States under the said clause. This ensures the smooth transition of judicial officers from the pre-independence era to the post-independence period, maintaining the continuity of their services and ensuring a stable judiciary.