Which part of the Constitution contains Article 161?

Article 161 is in Part VI (The States), Chapter II — The Executive, under "The Governor".

Part VI · The States · The Governor

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

Q: What does Article 161 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 161 deals with 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.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 161

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.

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

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