10 Questions
What is the legal basis for the government's power to suspend or remit sentences?
Section 432 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
Which ministry launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)?
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
What are the key goals of the National Green Hydrogen Mission in India?
To reduce cost of producing green hydrogen to less than $2/kg
What is the primary concern associated with Green Hydrogen production?
High production costs
What is the main target of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)?
To improve air quality in 131 cities in 24 states
What does remission refer to in the context of the given text?
Reduction in the period of sentence without affecting the nature of the sentence
According to the Supreme Court verdict in Laxman Naskar versus Union of India (2000), what are the five grounds on which remission is to be considered?
The severity of the offense, potential for reoffending, and impact on society
Under which article does the President of India have the power to grant pardons, suspend, remit, reprieves, respites, or commute the sentence of a person convicted?
Article 72
What did the Supreme Court hold about the remission orders given by the Gujarat government in Bilkis Bano’s case?
Remission orders were held to be invalid
What is the difference between the powers of the President and the Governor with regard to granting pardons and commutations?
The President has more extensive powers compared to the Governor
Test your knowledge about the Supreme Court's ruling on the remission of 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano’s case, and understand the concept of remission and its application in the legal system.
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