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The concepts no double jeopardy, no self incrimination and no ex post facto are mentioned under _____ of the Indian Constitution.
Article 23
Article 21
Article 20
Article 19
Article 20
Article 20 of the Indian Constitution provides three specific protections to persons accused of crimes: protection against ex-post facto laws, prohibition of double jeopardy, and the right against self-incrimination. These safeguards are categorized under the Right to Freedom and are available to both citizens and non-citizens.
Article 20 of the Indian Constitution provides three specific protections to persons accused of crimes: protection against ex-post facto laws, prohibition of double jeopardy, and the right against self-incrimination. These safeguards are categorized under the Right to Freedom and are available to both citizens and non-citizens.
Article 20, Part III (Fundamental Rights), Indian Constitution
Protection against ex-post facto laws: Criminal laws cannot be applied retrospectively.
Double jeopardy: A person cannot be punished for the same crime twice.
Self-incrimination: An accused cannot be forced to testify against themselves in a criminal proceeding.
Article 20 is one of the two articles (the other being Article 21) that cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency (as per the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act).
Article 19: Guarantees the six freedoms (speech, assembly, etc.).
Article 21: Protects the Right to Life and Personal Liberty.
Article 23: Prohibits human trafficking and forced labor.
C is correct тАФ These specific legal safeguards for accused persons are enshrined in Article 20 of the Indian Constitution.
Always remember that Article 20 and Article 21 are the only Fundamental Rights that remain enforceable even during an Emergency, a frequent subject for Polity questions.