Q. With reference to the judicial powers of the President of India, consider the following statements:
1.The President is bound by the advice of the Supreme Court when seeking its opinion on questions of law or fact.
2.The President can grant pardon in cases where the sentence is a sentence of death.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- The President can seek the advice of the Supreme Court on matters of law or fact, but the advice is not binding. The President may or may not follow it.
- Under Article 72 of the Constitution, the President has the power to grant pardon, commute, or remit sentences in cases including death sentences.
Source: Laxmikant
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