161. Power of Governor to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.

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.


2 Responses to “161. Power of Governor to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.”

  1. Muskan says:

    Is the governor authorized to pardon death sentence

  2. Kamal says:

    Can governar pardon conviction of three year sentence of 3pppd act or 506 ipc

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