Question
In which of the following situations does a Governor lack
the authority to grant a pardon?Solution
Under Article 161 of the Indian Constitution, a State Governor can grant pardons for offenses against state laws. However, this power does not extend to death sentences—only the President has the authority to pardon such sentences under Article 72.
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