Question

Q. The constitution under Article 20 provides that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once. This protection is available in which of the following cases?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  1 and 2 only
• C.
  1 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B

1 and 2 only
Explanation:

The principle of no double jeopardy under Article 20 states that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.

Statement 1 and 2 are correct: The protection against double jeopardy is available only in proceedings before a court of law or a judicial tribunal.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The protection against double jeopardy is not available in proceedings before departmental or administrative authorities as they are not of judicial nature.