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General Knowledge · Q857

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 857

Q857

The power to grant pardon or suspend or remit the sentence of any convicted person is vested in the-

A.
President
Answer
B.
Vice President
C.
Supreme Court Judge
D.
Defence Minister

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Under the provisions of Article-72,President of India enjoys certain judicial powers. He has the power to pardon, reprive, respite, remit or commute any sentence by the Court. Governor of States enjoy similar powers under Article-161 except power to pardon death sentences.