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    Article 72 of the Indian Constitution makes a provision for:
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    Article 72 of the Indian Constitution makes a provision for:

    A.

    Discharge of the President’s functions in other contingencies

    B.

    Power of President to grant pardons etc. and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases

    C.

    Extent of executive power of the Union

    D.

    Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President

    Correct option is B


    Article 72 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President of India to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment, or to suspend, remit, or commute sentences in certain cases. This is part of the President’s executive powers, particularly in relation to the judicial system.

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