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Who is vested with the power of pardon in India?

  1. A
    The President
  2. B
    The Prime Minister
  3. C
    The Chief Minister
  4. D
    The Parliament

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Under Article 72 of the Indian Constitution, the President of India has the judicial power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit, or commute sentences in certain cases. Governors also have similar powers under Article 161 but with limitations regarding death sentences.

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Who is vested with the power of pardon in India?
A
The President
B
The Prime Minister
C
The Chief Minister
D
The Parliament

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