Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Protection from punishment for the same offence twice.
Explanation:
● Article 20(2) of the Indian Constitution provides the "Protection against Double Jeopardy".
● It states that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.
● This is a vital Fundamental Right that prevents the state from harassing citizens through multiple trials for a single crime.
Information Booster:
● Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution (Articles 12-35).
● Article 20 also provides protection against ex-post-facto laws and self-incrimination2.
● These rights are available to both citizens and foreigners.
Additional Knowledge:
● Right to Equality – Articles 14 to 18.
● Right to Freedom – Articles 19 to 22.
● Right to Constitutional Remedies – Article 32 (called the "Heart and Soul" of the Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar).