Which article of the Indian Constitution states that ‘No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3 - Article 20
The Article of the Constitution of India that makes provision for protection in respect of conviction for offences is Article 20.
Article 20 guarantees certain safeguards against arbitrary punishments, ensuring fair trials. It includes protections like:
No ex-post-facto law: You cannot be punished for an act that wasn't illegal when you committed it.
No double jeopardy: You cannot be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.
Protection against self-incrimination: You are not compelled to be a witness against yourself in a criminal case.