Which article of Indian constitution mention about president’s power of pardon?
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HAS GS Previous Year Prelims Paper (2019)
Article 52
Incorrect AnswerArticle 62
Incorrect AnswerArticle 72
Correct Answer Article 82
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Article 52
- Article 52 of the Indian Constitution refers to the President of India and mentions that there shall be a President of India.
- Option 2: Article 62
- Article 62 deals with the time of holding an election to fill a vacancy in the office of the President and the term of office of a person elected to fill a casual vacancy in the office of the President.
- Option 3: Article 72
- Article 72 grants the President the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment under certain circumstances.
- Option 4: Article 82
- Article 82 deals with the readjustment of seats in constituencies after each census.
Option 3: Article 72 is correct.
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By: Parvesh Mehta