Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India prote

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India protects a person against double jeopardy?

Article 20

Article 21

Article 22

Article 23

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Article 20(2) of the Constitution of India provides protection against double jeopardy.

Double jeopardy means that a person cannot be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.

Article 20 provides three types of protection: (1) No ex-post-facto law (Article 20(1)), (2) No double jeopardy (Article 20(2)), and (3) No self-incrimination (Article 20(3)). Article 21 protects life and personal liberty. Article 22 provides protection against arrest and detention. Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labour.

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