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Q: Who among the following has the power to grant pardons under Article 161 of the Constitution of India?
  • A. Prime Minister
  • B. Chief Justice of India
  • C. President
  • D. Governor
Correct Answer: Option D - Article 161 grants power of Governor to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence. any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the state extends.
D. Article 161 grants power of Governor to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence. any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the state extends.

Explanations:

Article 161 grants power of Governor to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence. any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the state extends.