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Article 72 of CoI : Article 72: Power of President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.

Constitution of India

ARTICLES

PART V: THE UNION

CHAPTER I: THE EXECUTIVE

The President and Vice-President

Article 72: Power of President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.

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Explanation using examples

Example 1:

Ravi, a soldier in the Indian Army, was court-martialed and sentenced to 10 years in prison for a serious breach of military conduct. After serving 5 years, Ravi's family petitions the President of India for a pardon, citing his exemplary behavior during imprisonment and his previ

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