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

Explanation using Example

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 previous unblemished service record. The President, after reviewing the case and consulting with military authorities, decides to grant a remission of the remaining sentence. Ravi is released from prison and allowed to return to civilian life.

Example 2:

Sunita was convicted of a serious crime and sentenced to death by a state court. Her family, believing that there were mitigating circumstances that were not adequately considered during the trial, submits a mercy petition to the President of...

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