Which of the following is true regarding the power of the President of India to grant pardons?
Select the correct answer from the options below:
The President can pardon any criminal
The President can only pardon crimes related to the armed forces
The President cannot grant pardons for capital punishment cases
The President can pardon only civil offenses
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Explanation:
The Presidents power to grant pardons is exercised under Article 72 and it is limited to cases involving the armed forces or sentences by a court-martial.