Legal Question in Constitutional Law in India

double jeopardy article 20(2)

what is the significance of double jeopardy in our constitution


Asked on 12/03/06, 6:28 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: double jeopardy article 20(2)

double jeopardy means that a person can be punished or tried for the same offence when he has already tried or punished for the offence.

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siddharth

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Answered on 12/04/06, 8:48 am
Vishwa Arya Arya & Co.

Re: double jeopardy article 20(2)

Double Jeopardy is not permissible as per Article 20 of the constitution. No one can be condemned of the same offence twice. The principle is also imbibed in Criminal Procedure Code.

Bhushan Arya

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Answered on 12/03/06, 7:09 am


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