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Describe the Judicial powers of the President of India.
Briefly explain the judicial powers of Indian President.
State the judicial powers of the President of India.
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Solution
1. Appointment of Judges: The President appoints the Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts in consultation with senior judges and the Prime Minister.
2. Pardoning Powers (Article 72): The President can grant the following types of pardons:
- Pardon: Complete forgiveness from punishment.
- Reprieve: Delay of punishment.
- Respite: Lesser punishment under special circumstances.
- Remission: Reduction of sentence.
- Commutation: Substitution of one form of punishment with a lesser one. These powers apply to offenses under Union laws, Cases decided by military courts and Cases involving death sentences.
3. Judicial Independence: The President helps maintain the independence of the judiciary through fair appointments and by ensuring the security of judges' tenure and conditions of service.
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