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dadwar malik
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Aug 16, 2007, 2:09 pm
presidential pardon 
can it be subjected to judicial scrutiny? how to apply for essay contest?
 

   
   

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Anonymous 		Aug 19, 2007,2:07 pm
Though Article 72 of the Constitution says that ‘‘the President shall have the power to grant pardons,’’ it has always been interpreted to mean that, like in most matters, the President is bound by whatever advice the Council of Ministers gives on mercy petitions as well.