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The president has the power to grant pardon to any person convicted of offence I. Where the punishment…

The President pardon power covers court-martial sentences, offences under laws concerning matters within Union executive power, and every case involving a death sentence.…

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The president has the power to grant pardon to any person convicted of offence
I. Where the punishment or sentence is by a court martial
II. Where the punishment or sentence is for offence against a law relating to a matter to which Union Executive power extends
III. Where punishment is of death sentence

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Correct answer C

The President pardon power covers court-martial sentences, offences under laws concerning matters within Union executive power, and every case involving a death sentence. All three categories are expressly included in Article 72(1). The death-sentence category is not confined to offences under Union laws.

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