Discussion
The power of amnesty for Capital Punishment is vested with :
Answer: D
The power to pardon a death sentence is vested in the President.
Under Article 72 of the Constitution the President may grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions, or suspend, remit or commute sentences, and this includes the power to pardon a sentence of death. The President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
A Governor's power under Article 161 extends to offences against state laws, but does not include pardoning a death sentence. The Supreme Court and High Courts hear appeals and confirm sentences but have no power of clemency.
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