Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India I The exe...........

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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?

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I only

II only

Both I and II

Neither I nor II

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Explanation:

- Statement I

- Correct. The exercise of the President's pardoning power can indeed be subjected to limited judicial review, particularly if there is any allegation of mala fides or arbitrary exercise of power.

- Statement II

- Incorrect. The President must exercise this power based on the advice of the Council of Ministers and cannot act independently or without such advice.

- Correct Answer: Option 1, I only