Which of the following comes under the judicial powers of the Presiden...
Judicial powers of the President of India
The President of India is the head of the Indian judiciary and exercises various judicial powers. The correct option is (a) 1 and 2. Let's understand these powers in detail:
1. Appointment of judges of the Supreme Court of India:
The President of India has the power to appoint the judges of the Supreme Court of India. This power is exercised in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and other senior judges of the Supreme Court.
2. Pardoning a death sentence:
The President of India has the power to grant pardon, reprieve, respite or remission of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence. This power is exercised under Article 72 of the Indian Constitution.
3. Sending a bill for reconsideration to the concerned state legislature:
This power is not a judicial power of the President of India. It falls under the legislative powers of the President. The President can send a bill passed by the state legislature for reconsideration. However, the President cannot reject or amend the bill.
Conclusion:
Thus, the correct option is (a) 1 and 2. The President of India has the power to appoint judges of the Supreme Court and to grant pardon or reprieve in case of death sentence.
Which of the following comes under the judicial powers of the Presiden...
Pardoning powers of the president are independent of the judiciary and are executive powers