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Article 20 of the Constitution of India states that 'No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once'. What is this called?
Asked in AP High Court Stenographer Grade II/ Jr Assistant/ Typist/ Field Assistant Common · 2025
Fundamental Rights · Indian Polity
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Articles 20 and 21 provide important protections relating to criminal conviction and life and personal liberty. These rights are available to persons, and are therefore not restricted only to Indian citizens.
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