Q. How the pardoning power of the Governor is different from President in India?
  1. While President can pardon a death sentence given under central as well as state laws, Governor can pardon only in case of state law
  2. While president can pardon a sentence by Military Court, Governor has no such powers
Select the correct option from codes given below:

Answer: Only 2
Notes: Governor cannot pardon a death sentence. Even if a state law prescribes for death sentence, the power to grant pardon lies with the President and not the governor. But, the governor can suspend, remit or commute a death sentence. He does not possess any such power.
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