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Power to grant pardons are enjoyed by which of the following constitutional authorities?

  1. A
    President
  2. B
    President and Governor of a State
  3. C
    Governor
  4. D
    Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India

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Under the Constitution of India, both the President (Article 72) and the Governors of States (Article 161) possess the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment.

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Power to grant pardons are enjoyed by which of the following constitutional authorities?
A
President
B
President and Governor of a State
C
Governor
D
Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India

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