The judicial powers and functions of the governor are:
- Granting pardons, reprieves, respites, and remissions of punishment, or suspending, remitting, and commuting sentences for offenses against state law.
- Being consulted by the President while appointing judges of the concerned state high court.
- Making appointments, postings, and promotions of district judges in consultation with the state high court.
- Appointing persons to the judicial service of the state (other than district judges) in consultation with the state high court and the State Public Service Commission.