Which of the following articles protects a person from being punished more than once for the same offence?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Article 20.
· Article 20 of the Indian Constitution provides protection against conviction for offences. It includes several important provisions:
· Clause (1): No person shall be convicted of any offence except for violation of a law in force at the time of the commission of the act charged as an offence, nor be subjected to a penalty greater than that which might have been inflicted under the law in force at the time of the commission of the offence.
· Clause (2): No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once (protection against double jeopardy).
· Clause (3): No person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself (protection against self-incrimination).
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Article 21:
· Article 21 protects the right to life and personal liberty. It states that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law.
Article 23:
· Article 23 prohibits human trafficking and forced labor. It states that traffic in human beings and begar and other similar forms of forced labor are prohibited and any contravention of this provision shall be an offence punishable in accordance with the law.
Article 22:
· Article 22 provides protection against arrest and detention in certain cases. It guarantees rights to individuals who are arrested or detained, including the right to be informed of the grounds of arrest, the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner, and the right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest.