Pardoning Power of President (Article 72) - UPSC Notes
Sometimes a person is convicted by court given punishment. But later government may feel: punishment too harsh, President reduce punishment ...
Pardoning Power of President (Article 72) — Easy & Detailed First understand: What is Pardoning Power? Sometimes a person is: convicted by court given punishment But later government may feel: punishment too harsh special situation exists justice error possible So Constitution gives President power to reduce or remove punishment . 👉 This is called Pardoning Power . When can President use this power? (3 situations) President can grant pardon if case involves: 1️⃣ Offence against Union law 2️⃣ Court martial (military court) punishment 3️⃣ Death sentence (any law) Example for each Union law case: Person convicted under Income Tax Act → President can pardon Court martial: Army soldier punished by military court → President can pardon Death sentence: Murder convict given death → President can pardon Important: President is NOT acting as court President does NOT re-try case like judge. Purpose: Correct possible judicial error Give mercy in harsh cases Types of Pardoning Power (5 forms) This is where students confuse…