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
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22
– 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”).