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Which of the following BEST describes the protection given by Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution?
AProtection against double jeopardy
BProtection against self-incrimination — no person accused of an offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself
CProtection of life and personal liberty
DProtection against retrospective criminal legislation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Protection against self-incrimination — no person accused of an offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself
Article 20 has three clauses — (1) ex post facto criminal law protection, (2) double jeopardy, (3) self-incrimination. Selvi v State of Karnataka (2010) interpreted (3) to bar narcoanalysis, brain mapping and polygraph compelled on accused.
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