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YASHVI JAINAIR 97· 2025

Question 13Differentiate and critically examineGS2GS2

Differentiate between the clemency powers of the Presidents of India and the USA. Also, critically examine the vesting of clemency powers in the executive.

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Presidents of India & USA are heads of state which can exercise their pardoning power in separate ways. Clemency power offer to pardoning power. Other includes: commutation, remission, respite, pardon, reprieve. Differences: Indian President (Article 72) - Can pardon clemency of both state & central i.e HC & SC decisions. USA - Can only pardon pertains by the central court.

Can pardon data between both state & central i.e HC & SC divisions. Cannot pardon data divisions. Can remit, suspend, commute, respite & pardon a death sentence. Cannot pardon a death sentence. Can remit, suspend, commute, respite, cannot remit a death sentence. Cannot forgdon a death sentence. Power in aid & also of advisors of President (Article 74). This is alone giving a 14-day notice to the Vice President. The motion has to be passed by 2/3rd the member present & voting in the Rajya Sabha (absolute majority). The motion then goes to look Sabha and two to be passed by a single majority. The Vice President then stands removed by the Vice President can be present during marches of motion but cannot vote during voting process. Vice President of general appeal Badap Maubab UP pioneered lot changes for very few of Vice President.

President walks on aid & advise of council of ministers & cannot a diversionary source & here can take decision independently. Deferred decision making after death decision of declaration. Interest giving & effectiveness, imposition & human style to be. Does with liberty power with cabinet: (1) Pardoning & sentences & criminal with political opposition (2) Delayed decision making due to varying & conflicting opinions (3) Prevalence & basis in judgement (4) Against separation of powers - it's a judicial function, albeit only. Here, clemency powers are required to be balanced with universal concerns upheld for justice.

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Conclusion

Here, clemency powers are required to be balanced with universal concerns upheld for justice.

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Diagram

Structured table showing differences between Indian President and USA President clemency powers with branches showing commutation, remission, respite, pardon, reprieve

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YASHVI JAIN

AIR 972025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Comparison of Indian Constitutional Scheme with Other Countries

Comparison - President's Pardoning Power

Clemency powers comparison

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analytical

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