Indian Polity · Polity
The primary territorial and jurisdictional distinction between the pardoning powers of the President under Article 72 and the Governor under Article 161 is based on which of the following principles?
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- 1The President deals only with civil laws, while the Governor deals with criminal laws.
- 2The President's power extends to matters within the executive power of the Union, while the Governor's extends to matters within the executive power of the State.✓
- 3The Governor can only grant pardons upon the direct approval of the Union Home Ministry.
- 4The President can only pardon offenses committed inside Union Territories.
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The President's power extends to matters within the executive power of the Union, while the Governor's extends to matters within the executive power of the State.
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