Which of the following judicial powers of the President does not match its definition?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Conversion: Complete pardon
Explanation:
. The term "Conversion" is not a standard legal term used in the President's pardoning powers; the correct term for a complete pardon is "Pardon".
. Pardon: It completely absolves the convict from all sentences, punishments, and disqualifications.
. Commutation: It denotes the substitution of one form of punishment for a lighter form (e.g., death sentence to life imprisonment).
. Reprieve: It implies a stay of the execution of a sentence (especially death) for a temporary period.
. Respite: It denotes awarding a lesser sentence in place of one originally awarded due to some special fact, such as physical disability or pregnancy.
. Remission: It implies reducing the period of sentence without changing its character (e.g., 2 years rigorous imprisonment to 1 year).
Information Booster:
. The pardoning power of the President is mentioned in Article 72 of the Constitution.
. The Governor of a state has similar powers under Article 161, but cannot pardon a death sentence or sentences awarded by a Court Martial.
Additional Knowledge:
Reprieve (Option b)
. Correctly defined as staying the execution to allow the convict time to seek pardon or legal remedy.
Respite (Option c)
. Correctly defined as a reduction in punishment based on special grounds like pregnancy.
Remission (Option d)
. Correctly defined as reducing the quantity of punishment (duration) while keeping the nature of the punishment the same.