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The governor of a state is empowered to grant pardons etc. and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases under:

A. Article 167.

B. Article 161.

C. Article 151.

D. Article 163.

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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

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