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Which source expressly states that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once?

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Which source expressly states that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once?

  1. In the principles of natural justice.

  2. In an executive rule.

  3. In the Constitution of India.

  4. In a principle created by courts.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - In the Constitution of India.

Article 20(2) of the Constitution of India provides that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once. The rule against double jeopardy is thus an express fundamental right, not merely a judge-made principle, an executive rule or a facet of natural justice. Its wording requires both prosecution and punishment, so it does not bar every later proceeding.

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