Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following Articles says that double jeopardy which says that "no person shall be prosecuted or punished for the same offence more than once." ?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Article 20 (2).Key Points
- Double jeopardy means that a person cannot be prosecuted or punished for the same offense more than once.
- Double jeopardy is a fundamental principle of law in many countries, including the United States and India.
- The General Clauses Act of 1897 offers defense against double jeopardy as well.
- Article 20(2) of the Indian Constitution guarantees protection against double jeopardy.
- Article 20(2) also guarantees protection against self-incrimination and retroactive punishment.
Additional Information
- Article 21(2):
- It deals with the right to life and personal liberty.
- Article 21(2) guarantees the right to a fair trial and due process of law.
- Article 19(1):
- It guarantees freedom of speech.
- It guarantees several other freedoms, including the right to assemble peacefully and the right to practice any profession or occupation.
- Article 22(2):
- It deals with the rights of arrested persons.
- Article 22(2) guarantees the right to be informed of the grounds of arrest and to consult a legal practitioner.
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