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Prelims 2025

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Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePardoning and Clemency PowersMedium
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Statement based
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Careful distinction
Related topics:
Judicial Review, PIL and Judicial Activism
2025 · Q86

Prelims 2025, question 86: Pardoning and Clemency Powers

Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India: I. The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review. II. The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Council of Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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