In the context of the Constitution of India, “Double Jeopardy” means

In the context of the Constitution of India, “Double Jeopardy” means

a person cannot be tried twice for the same offence
a person cannot be arrested without a warrant
a person cannot be deprived of his property without compensation
a person cannot be forced to be a witness against himself
This question was previously asked in
UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22
The correct answer is A) a person cannot be tried twice for the same offence.
“Double Jeopardy” is a legal principle enshrined in Article 20(2) of the Constitution of India. It provides that “No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.” This protection is available against proceedings before a court of law or a judicial tribunal.
– Option B relates to procedural requirements for arrest, which are primarily covered under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
– Option C relates to the right to property, which is no longer a fundamental right but a legal right under Article 300A.
– Option D refers to the protection against self-incrimination, which is guaranteed under Article 20(3) of the Constitution (“No person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself”).
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