Consider the following statements regarding the power of pardon in the U.S. and India:
1. The U.S. President has absolute power of pardon for federal criminal offences.
2. In India, the power of pardon under Articles 72 and 161 can be exercised by the President and Governors independently, without the need for ministerial advice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 only
2
2 only
3
Both 1 and 2
4
Neither 1 nor 2