Question

The doctrine of 'double jeopardy' in Article 20(2) means :

• A. One can be tried and punished for the same offence several times
• B. Punishment once awarded cannot be enhanced in appeal or revision
• C. One can be tried more than once but punished only once
• D. No one can be tried and punished more than once for the same offence

Answer 1

Answer:

D. No one can be tried and punished more than once for the same offence

Fundamental right which is guaranteed under Article 20(2) of Constitution of India incorporates the principles of “autrefois convict” or Double jeopardy which means that person must not be punished twice for the offence.