Article 161 of Indian Constitution: Power of Governor to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases
Article 161 Power of Governor to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases of Indian Constitution
The Governor of a State shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends.