{"id":77954,"date":"2021-01-23T10:51:46","date_gmt":"2021-01-23T05:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=77954"},"modified":"2021-03-04T13:01:42","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T07:31:42","slug":"pardoning-powers-of-governor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/pardoning-powers-of-governor\/","title":{"rendered":"Pardoning Powers of Governor\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Why in News?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tamil Nadu Governor will make a decision on a plea for the release of a prisoner<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">prisoner<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is undergoing life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facts:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<b>Pardoning Powers of Governor:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"15\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Article 161:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It provides that the Governor shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. But the person should be<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0convicted of any\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">offense<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0against any law\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which is under the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">executive power of the State.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"15\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exceptions:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"15\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Governor cannot pardon the death sentence (President has the power to do so)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"15\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Governor cannot grant pardon, reprieve, respite, suspension, remission, or commutation in respect to punishment or sentence by a court-martial. However, the President can do so.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Different Pardoning\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Powers of Governor:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pardon:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It removes both the sentence and the conviction and completely absolves the convict from all sentences, punishments, and disqualifications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commutation:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It denotes the substitution of one form of punishment for a lighter form. For example, a death sentence may be commuted to rigorous imprisonment which in turn may be commuted into simple imprisonment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remission:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It implies reducing the period of a sentence without changing its character. For example, a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for two years may be remitted to rigorous imprisonment for one year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Respite:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It denotes awarding a lesser sentence in place of one originally awarded due to some special facts such as the physical disability of a convict or the pregnancy of a woman offender.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reprieve:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It implies a stay of the execution of a sentence (especially that of death) for a temporary period. Its purpose is to enable the convict to have time to seek pardon or commutation from the President.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difference Between Pardoning Powers of President and Governor\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77930\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-President-and-Governor.jpg?resize=750%2C305&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pardoning Powers of President and Governor \" width=\"750\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-President-and-Governor.jpg?w=1331&amp;ssl=1 1331w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-President-and-Governor.jpg?resize=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-President-and-Governor.jpg?resize=1024%2C416&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-President-and-Governor.jpg?resize=150%2C61&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-President-and-Governor.jpg?resize=768%2C312&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-President-and-Governor.jpg?resize=1200%2C488&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><strong>Source: LAXMIKANTH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/rajiv-gandhi-assassination-case-tamil-nadu-governor-will-decide-on-perarivalan-plea-in-3-4-days\/article33625615.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><strong>Article Source<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why in News?\u00a0 Tamil Nadu Governor will make a decision on a plea for the release of a prisoner. The\u00a0prisoner\u00a0is undergoing life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991.\u00a0 \u00a0Facts:\u00a0 \u00a0Pardoning Powers of Governor:\u00a0 Article 161:\u00a0It provides that the Governor shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/pardoning-powers-of-governor\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Pardoning Powers of Governor\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":78022,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1566,1760],"tags":[1395],"class_list":["post-77954","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-daily-factly-articles","category-polity-and-nation","tag-po_8","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-Governor.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1","views":{"total":6,"cached_at":""},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77954","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=77954"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77954\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/78022"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=77954"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=77954"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=77954"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}