The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to the _______________.

Hindu Code Bill

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PEPSU Appropriation Bill

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Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)

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Dowry Prohibition BIll

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The correct option is C Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)
The Bill passed by the Parliament becomes an Act only when President gives his assent to it. The President can withhold or refuse to give assent on Bill presented. This power is called "Veto Power" of the President. In 1986 President Zail Singh exercised the pocket veto with respect to the Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill. This Bill intended to impose restrictions on the freedom of the press.

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