The correct answer is The Governor has the power to grant a pardon in case of a death sentence. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • A Governor is an official who has the power of governing the executive branch of the sub-national level of government i.e. State or Union Territory. • They have similar power and functions as that of the President at the Union level. • In case of a decision granted/announced by the Court of a district/state, the Governor has the power to grant pardon to the accused. • The Governor, as well as the President, has the power to alter the decision announced by the court to grant pardon, suspend, remit, and commute a death sentence. Related Concepts: Important Articles related to the Governor: • Article 155: Appointment • Article 157 and 158: Eligibility of Governor • Article 161: Pardoning power • Article 200: Assent to Bills passed by the state legislature to be amended • Article 201: Bills reserved by Governor for President’s consideration • Article 213: Power to promulgate Ordinance • Article 233: Appointment of District Judges • The Governor cannot pardon the Death sentence which only can be pardoned by the President. • The Governor has the power to suspend, remit or commute a sentence of death. • For a pardon, the accused has to file a mercy petition to the Governor or President.