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Question : Which of the following articles says that double jeopardy says that "no person shall be prosecuted or punished for the same offence more than once"?

Option 1: Article 21 (2)

Option 2: Article 19 (1)

Option 3: Article 20 (2)

Option 4: Article 22 (2)


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Correct Answer: Article 20 (2)


Solution : The correct answer is Article 20 (2) .

It is a part of the fundamental rights that are mentioned in Articles 12 and 35. Article 20 (2) deals with double jeopardy, which says that "no person shall be prosecuted or punished for the same offence more than once." This article outlines the right against double jeopardy.

Clause 3 of Article 20 says that no person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.

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