Mains Paper I · 2 Indian Constitution · 2.9 Union executive

2.9.4 Pardoning power (Article 72) and impeachment

Article 72 lets the President pardon or reduce sentences, including death sentences and court-martial sentences, on ministerial advice. Article 61 lets Parliament remove the President by impeachment for violation of the Constitution.

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Key terms

  • pardon
  • commutation
  • remission
  • respite
  • reprieve
  • court-martial
  • death sentence
  • Governor
  • Article 161
  • mercy petition
  • impeachment
  • violation of the Constitution
  • two-thirds

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