: The power of president to grant pardon is an independent power distinct from judicial power. It is not judiciable on its merit. Only the area and scope of president’s power under article 72 can be examined by the court” was observed by the Supreme Court in-

• A. state of punjab v. joginder singh
• B. kehar singh v. union of india
• C. maru ram v. uion of india
• D. all of the above