"Double Jeopardy" is a legal principle enshrined in Article 20(2) of the Constitution of India. It provides that "No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once." This protection is available against proceedings before a court of law or a judicial tribunal.
In the context of the Constitution of India, "Double Jeopardy" means
Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2021 22 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22), including Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21))
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Answer: A. a person cannot be tried twice for the same of‐ fence
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