The power to grant pardon or suspend or remit the sentence of any convicted person is vested in the-

The power to grant pardon or suspend or remit the sentence of any convicted person is vested in the- Correct Answer President

Under the provisions of Article-72,President of India enjoys certain judicial powers. He has the power to pardon, reprive, respite, remit or commute any sentence by the Court. Governor of States enjoy similar powers under Article-161 except power to pardon death sentences.
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