Pardoning power of the President
1. makes him act as a court of appeal.
2. is to correct any judicial errors in the application of laws.
3. is a discretionary power exercised without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) None of the above

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Pardoning power of the President
1. makes him act as a court of appeal.
2. is to correct any judicial errors in the application of laws.
3. is a discretionary power exercised without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) None of the above

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is not correct: The President of India does not act as a court of appeal, but the Supreme
Court of India does have appellate jurisdiction over all courts and tribunals in India.

Statement 2 is correct: The President's pardoning authority is used to: Resolve court errors, offer respite from severe penalties, Convicted criminals should be given clemency or leniency, and humanitarian issues should be addressed.

Statement 3 is not correct: Pardoning Power of the President (Article 72) is exercised on the aid and advice of the Council of Minister(Article 74).

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Pardoning power of the President 1. makes him act as a court of appeal. 2. is to correct any judicial errors in the application of laws. 3. is a discretionary power exercised without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers. Which of the following statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) None of the above