According to the article 45 of constitution, who possess the constitutional right to pardon a death row defendant ?

Correct answer: C. President of Pakistan

  • A. Chief Justice of Pakistan
  • B. Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan
  • C. President of Pakistan
  • D. Prime Minister of Pakistan

Explanation

Article 45 of the Constitution gives the President authority to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions in certain cases, including death sentences. This power belongs to the President, not the courts, army chief or Prime Minister.

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