Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Human Rights in India

Question:
Which of the following is NOT a part of Article 20 of our Constitution?
Options:
no person can be convicted for the commission or omission of an act that does not amount to an offense by any law in force at the time of such act.
any person who is convicted of a crime should not receive a penalty greater than what is provided in the law in force at the time of the act of offence.
no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.
none of the above
Correct Answer:
none of the above
Explanation:
Firstly, article 20 provides that no person can be convicted for the commission or omission of an act that does not amount to an offense by any law in force at the time of such act. Secondly, article 20 provides that any person who is convicted of a crime should not receive a penalty greater than what is provided in the law in force at the time of the act of offence. Thirdly, it provides for another important right no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once. This means that if someone commits an offence, that person should not be harassed and punished repetitively (more than once) for the same offense. Fourthly, it states that no person accused of any offense shall be compelled to be a witness against himself. This provision safeguards the accused's right against self-incrimination.