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Question
Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.
Mention two powers held by this person with reference to the following:
Judicial Power
Solution
Judicial Power:
- The President has the power to grant pardon, to remit, reduce or suspend the sentence of a person convicted of any offence. He can also pardon a death sentence.
- He/she is not answerable to any court of law for his/ her actions, except if he/she is impeached by the Parliament.
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