Pardon Power (Article 72 & 161) – UPSC Prelims
Indian President and Governors are empowered with the power to pardon under Article 72 / 161 of the Indian Constitution. Article 72: Article 72 says that the President shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, remit or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any …