{"id":104895,"date":"2026-05-25T12:31:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=104895"},"modified":"2026-05-25T15:07:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:37:07","slug":"article-161-of-the-indian-constitution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/article-161-of-the-indian-constitution\/","title":{"rendered":"Article 161 of the Indian Constitution, Meaning, Powers, Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Article 161 of the Indian Constitution <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provides the <\/span><b>Governor of a state<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with certain powers to <\/span><b>grant relief in legal matters. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is mainly used to ensure<\/span><b> justice, fairness, and mercy in appropriate cases.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In simple terms, it allows the Governor to take special decisions regarding punishments when required under state laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About Article 161 of the Indian Constitution<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Article 161 of the Indian Constitution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gives the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/governor\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Governor<\/b><\/a><b> of a state the power to grant relief to people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who have been punished under <\/span><b>state laws.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Governor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can<\/span><b> pardon (forgive), reduce, change, or delay a punishment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> given by a court.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These powers include <\/span><b>pardon, reprieve, respite, remission, suspension, and commutation of sentences.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor works as the <\/span><b>nominal head of the state and is appointed by the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/president-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>President of India<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This power is part of the <\/span><b>Governor\u2019s judicial powers,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along with other roles like <\/span><b>executive, legislative, and financial functions.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main aim of this power is to ensure <\/span><b>justice, fairness, and public welfare, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">especially in special or deserving cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps balance <\/span><b>strict punishment with mercy and humanity when needed.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This power is not a personal privilege but a <\/span><b>constitutional responsibility,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> similar to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/pardoning-powers-of-the-president\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>President\u2019s pardoning power<\/b><\/a><b> under Article 72.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>About Pardoning Power<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Pardoning power<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means the <\/span><b>authority to forgive or reduce punishment given to a person for a crime.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an old concept based on <\/span><b>mercy, justice, and fairness.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, this power is given to:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>President under Article 72,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Governor under Article 161 of the Indian Constitution.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main aim is to<\/span><b> correct harsh or unfair judgments and ensure justice.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On 3 August 2021, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/supreme-court-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Supreme Court<\/b><\/a><b> clarified that a State Governor can use the power of pardon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even before a prisoner, including one sentenced to death, completes 14 years of imprisonment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Pardoning Powers of the Governor<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor has the power to:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Pardon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (completely forgive the offence)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Reprieve<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (temporary delay in punishment)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Respite<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (reduce punishment in special conditions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Remission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (reduce the duration of sentence)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Suspension<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (temporarily stop the sentence)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Commutation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (change punishment to a lighter one)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These powers apply only to offences related to <\/span><b>state laws or subjects.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose is to promote justice, not misuse power.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Effect of a Pardon<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pardon <\/span><b>completely removes punishment and its effects.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The person is treated as if they had not committed the offence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also<\/span><b> removes civil disqualifications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like loss of job or position after conviction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the Governor can use this power only when the <\/span><b>offence falls under state jurisdiction.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, in Ramanaiah G.V. v. Superintendent, Central Jail (1973), it was held that the Governor cannot grant pardon in matters like currency, which fall under <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/7th-schedule-of-indian-constitution\/\" target=\"_blank\">Union subjects<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Pardon<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pardon means <\/span><b>completely forgiving a person for a crime and removing all legal consequences of that offence.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It not only ends the punishment but also clears the person\u2019s record in terms of penalties and disqualifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a person is pardoned, both the <\/span><b>conviction and the sentence are effectively cancelled, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the individual is treated as free from punishment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor has the power to <\/span><b>grant pardon for offences related to state laws <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">under Article 161 of the Indian Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the Governor\u2019s pardoning power is <\/span><b>not as wide as that of the President under Article 72.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only the President of India can grant pardon in cases of:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Death sentence<\/b><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/court-martials-in-armed-forces\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Court-martial<\/b><\/a><b> (military court) punishments<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In practice, the <\/span><b>Governor exercises this power on the advice of the State Government, not independently.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Respite<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respite refers to <\/span><b>granting a reduced or lighter sentence for a temporary or special reason, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">usually based on humanitarian grounds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It <\/span><b>does not question the guilt of the person or cancel the sentence,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but only provides some relief in its severity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor can grant respite under Article 161, especially in cases <\/span><b>where the convict faces special conditions.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This power is often used when <\/span><b>strict punishment may seem harsh due to personal circumstances.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common examples include situations like:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Pregnancy of a woman convict<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Serious illness, disability, or old age<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, respite focuses on compassion and fairness, rather than changing the court\u2019s decision.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Reprieve<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reprieve means <\/span><b>temporarily postponing or delaying the execution of a sentence,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> especially in serious cases like the death penalty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It <\/span><b>does not reduce or change the punishment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but only gives additional time before it is carried out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor can grant reprieve under Article 161 for offences under state laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This delay is often given to allow the convict to:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b>File an appeal in a higher court<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Submit a mercy petition<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Seek reconsideration of the case<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, <\/span><b>reprieve acts as a temporary relief mechanism,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensuring that justice is not rushed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Remission<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remission means <\/span><b>reducing the duration of the punishment without changing its nature or type.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor can exercise this power under Article 161 to <\/span><b>shorten the sentence of a convict.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In remission, the <\/span><b>punishment remains the same, but the time period is reduced.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a sentence of three years of rigorous imprisonment may be reduced to two years, but it will still remain a rigorous imprisonment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This power is often used:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b>For good conduct of prisoners<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>On special occasions like national festivals or government decisions<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps in promoting reform and rehabilitation of prisoners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Commutation<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commutation means <\/span><b>replacing a punishment with a less severe one, thereby changing the nature of the sentence.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor can commute sentences under Article 161 for offences related to state laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, <\/span><b>the original punishment is substituted with a lighter punishment.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples include:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Death sentence changed to life imprisonment<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Rigorous imprisonment changed to simple imprisonment<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the Governor <\/span><b>cannot pardon a death sentence, he can reduce or alter it through commutation, remission, or reprieve.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The full power to pardon a death sentence <\/span><b>lies only with the President of India.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This power ensures that punishments remain just, fair, and proportionate to circumstances.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Difference between Pardoning Powers of President and Governor<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The pardoning powers of the President and the Governor are important constitutional provisions meant to ensure justice and mercy in appropriate cases. Although both have similar types of powers, there are key differences in their scope, authority, and application, which are discussed below.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><b>Basis of Difference<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><b>President of India<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><b>Governor of a State<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Scope of Power<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The President\u2019s pardoning power is <\/span><b>wider and more comprehensive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It applies to both central laws and certain special cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor\u2019s pardoning power is <\/span><b>more limited<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and mainly applies to offences under <\/span><b>state laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Constitutional Provision<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power is given under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/pardoning-powers-of-the-president\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Article 72<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Constitution of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power is given under <\/span><b>Article 161<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Indian Constitution of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Court-Martial Cases<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The President has the authority to grant pardon, reprieve, respite, remission, suspension, or commutation in <\/span><b>court-martial (military court) cases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor <\/span><b>does not have any power<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over court-martial cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Death Sentence<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The President has <\/span><b>full power<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including the ability to <\/span><b>grant pardon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in death sentence cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor <\/span><b>cannot grant pardon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in death sentence cases. He can only <\/span><b>suspend, remit, or commute<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the sentence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Nature of Authority<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acts on the <\/span><b>advice of the Union Government (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/council-of-ministers-com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Council of Ministers<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acts on the <\/span><b>advice of the State Government (Council of Ministers)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Types of Relief Allowed<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can grant all forms of relief: <\/span><b>pardon, reprieve, respite, remission, suspension, and commutation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can also grant most forms of relief, but <\/span><b>with limitations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially in death sentence and court-martial cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Jurisdiction<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers offences under <\/span><b>Union laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, court-martial cases, and death sentences in all cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers offences under <\/span><b>State laws only<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and does not extend to military or certain central matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Important Judgements regarding the Pardoning Powers of the Governor<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>K.M. Nanavati v. State of Bombay (1961)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Supreme Court held that the Governor\u2019s power under Article 161 is limited when a case is pending before the Supreme Court.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the matter reaches the Supreme Court (sub judice), the Governor cannot use his power to suspend the sentence in a way that conflicts with Court rules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Court made it clear that the judicial process has priority over executive powers during this stage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the Governor can still grant a full pardon, but cannot interfere with the Court\u2019s process by suspending the sentence during appeal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Swaran Singh v. State of U.P. (1998)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Supreme Court held that although courts usually do not interfere with the Governor\u2019s pardoning power under Article 161, they can step in if the power is misused.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It clearly stated that if the decision is taken arbitrarily, in bad faith (mala fide), or without proper reasoning, it will not be valid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Court emphasized that pardoning power must follow constitutional values and fairness, not personal or political motives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, the Governor\u2019s order granting remission in this case was stopped (set aside) by the Court.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Epuru Sudhakar v. State of Andhra Pradesh (2006)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Supreme Court ruled that the pardoning power of the Governor or President is not absolute and can be reviewed by courts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a pardon is given based on political, caste, religious, or irrelevant considerations, it can be challenged and cancelled.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Court said that such decisions must be fair, reasonable, and based on relevant facts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the pardon in this case was found to be arbitrary and improper, the Court quashed (cancelled) the Governor\u2019s decision.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Perarivalan Case<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Supreme Court held that the Governor must follow the advice of the State Cabinet while exercising powers under Article 161.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It noted that keeping a mercy petition pending for a long time is unjust and unreasonable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since there was an unusual delay and no decision taken, the Court used its special power under Article 142 to ensure complete justice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Court ordered the release of Perarivalan, making it clear that the Governor cannot ignore the Cabinet\u2019s recommendation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Article 161 of the Indian Constitution explains the Governor\u2019s pardoning powers, including pardon, remission, reprieve, respite and commutation under state laws.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":104713,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[786],"tags":[7719,5107,5108],"class_list":{"0":"post-104895","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-general-studies","8":"tag-article-161-of-the-indian-constitution","9":"tag-indian-polity","10":"tag-indian-polity-notes","11":"no-featured-image-padding"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104895","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104895"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104895\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":105026,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104895\/revisions\/105026"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/104713"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104895"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104895"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104895"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}