Question

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the

    President to grant pardons?
    A Article 72 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Article 71 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Article 74 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Article 123 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Article 72 grants the President of India the power to pardon, reprieve, respite, or remit punishment, especially in cases where the punishment is for an offense against Union law, including death sentences. This constitutional power underscores the humanitarian provisions embedded within the legal framework, ensuring checks and balances in the judiciary.

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