Consider the following statements regarding the judicial powers of Governor 1 He can grant pardons r...........

Indian Polity State Executive

Consider the following statements regarding the judicial powers of Governor:

1. He can grant pardons, reprieves, respites and remissions of punishment or suspend, remit and commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the state extends.2. He is consulted by the president while appointing the judges of the concerned state high court.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

The judicial powers and functions of the governor are:

• He can grant pardons, reprieves, respites and remissions of punishment or suspend, remit and commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the state extends.

• He is consulted by the president while appointing the judges of the concerned state high court.

• He makes appointments, postings and promotions of the district judges in consultation with the state high court.

• He also appoints persons to the judicial service of the state (other than district judges) in consultation with the state high court and the State Public Service Commission.