The power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment is enjoyed by which of the following constitutional authorities in India?
- APresident
- BPresident and Governor of a State
- CGovernor
- DChief Justice of Supreme Court of India
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The power to grant pardons is enjoyed by both the President of India (under Article 72) and the Governor of a State (under Article 161). However, the scope differs; only the President can pardon a death sentence or handle matters under a court-martial.