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Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the President of India empowered to grant pardons?
Article 72
Article 61
Article 123
Article 143
Article 72
Article 72 of the Indian Constitution grants the President of India the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit, or commute the sentence of any person convicted of an offense. This executive power is independent of the judiciary and is exercisable in cases involving court-martial sentences, offenses against Union laws, and death sentences.
Article 72 of the Indian Constitution grants the President of India the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit, or commute the sentence of any person convicted of an offense. This executive power is independent of the judiciary and is exercisable in cases involving court-martial sentences, offenses against Union laws, and death sentences.
Part V of the Constitution (The Union, Articles 52-151) defines the powers and functions of the President of India.
The pardoning power covers cases where the punishment is by a court-martial.
It applies to all offenses against laws relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends.
It is the only authority to grant a pardon in cases involving a death sentence.
The President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers while exercising this power.
The Governor of a State also possesses pardoning powers under Article 161, but cannot pardon a death sentence.
Article 61 deals with the procedure for the impeachment of the President.
Article 123 provides the President the power to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament.
Article 143 deals with the power of the President to consult the Supreme Court on matters of public importance.
A is correct тАФ Article 72 empowers the President to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment.
Always compare the President's Article 72 power with the Governor's Article 161 power, as examiners frequently ask about the limitation regarding death sentences and court-martial cases.
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