The President exercises pardoning power under Article 72, and the Governor exercises it under Article 161.
Power to grant pardons are enjoyed by which of the following constitutional authorities?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Articles of the Constitution (Articles related to the Union Executive and Parliament)
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Answer: B. President and Governor of a State
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