Q. The Article 72 of Indian Constitution is related to which of the following?

[A] Military powers of the President

[B] Financial Powers of the President

[C] Pardoning powers of the President

[D] None

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Article 72 of the Constitution empowers the President to grant pardons to persons who have been tried and convicted of any offence in all cases where the:

  • Punishment or sentence is for an offence against a Union Law;
  • Punishment or sentence is by a court martial (military court); and
  • Sentence is a sentence of death.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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