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

UPSC · 2025 · Polity
Question:
Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India: I. The exercise of this power can be subjected to limited judicial review. II. The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

Only I
Only II
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Answer: Only I

Explanation:
The President’s pardoning power is exercised on the advice of the Council of Ministers; courts can review it on limited grounds.

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