Question

The pardoning power given to the President of India under Article $72$ can be exercised _________________.

• A. only after the trial and on the sentence of conviction
• B. during or after trial but never before trial
• C. at any time before, during or after the trial
• D. either before or after the trial but never during the trial of the case

Answer 1

The correct option is A only after the trial and on the sentence of conviction

Article 72 of the Constitution of India empowers the President to grant Pardons to persons who have been tried and Convicted of any offense. This pardoning power of President is independent of the Judiciary.