Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India: I. The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review. II. The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Central Government. Which of the statements…

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Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India: I. The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review. II. The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Aicharya · Accepted Answer

The pardoning power (Article 72) is subject to limited judicial review as held in Maru Ram and Epuru Sudhakar cases (I correct). The President exercises this power on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers under Article 74 (II wrong).

Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India: I. The exercise…

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