_______ of a state shall have a power to grant pardons, reprise or remission to a person who is convicted of any offence related to law. 

The Correct answer is Governor.

Key Points

• The Governor of a state has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment.
• This power is derived from Article 161 of the Constitution of India.
• The Governor can exercise this power for offences against laws relating to matters to which the executive power of the state extends.
• This includes the power to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence.
• The Governor’s clemency powers are similar to those of the President but are restricted to the state level.

 Additional Information

• Chief Minister
  • The Chief Minister is the head of the government in a state in India.
  • They do not have the constitutional authority to grant pardons or reprieves.
• Minister of State of Home Affairs
  • The Minister of State of Home Affairs is a junior minister in the central government, not a state government.
  • They do not have the power to grant pardons or remissions.
• High court judge
  • A High Court judge is a judicial officer who serves in the state judiciary.
  • They can rule on appeals and cases but do not have the executive power to grant pardons.