Which of the following statements is correct in context of Pardoning power of President ........

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Which of the following statements is correct in context of Pardoning power of President?

The constitution empowers the President to grant pardons under Article 74

President sits as a court of appeal to grant pardon

President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial

The pardon can be granted in all cases where the punishment or sentence is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union and States extend

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Explanation:

According to Article 72 of Indian Constitution.:

(1) The President shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence—

(a) in all cases where the punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial;

(b) in all cases where the punishment or sentence is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends;

Thus, Article 72 empowers the President to grant pardons etc. and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.