'Protection in respect of conviction for offences' is the essence of which of the following Articles of…
Article 20 protects against conviction for conduct that was not an offence when done or a penalty greater than then permitted; repeated prosecution and punishment for the…
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'Protection in respect of conviction for offences' is the essence of which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution?
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Correct answer C
Article 20 protects against conviction for conduct that was not an offence when done or a penalty greater than then permitted; repeated prosecution and punishment for the same offence; and compelled self-incrimination by an accused. Article 22 deals with arrest and detention safeguards, Article 21 life and personal liberty, and Article 19 specified citizen freedoms.
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