Consider the following pairs:1. Retrospective criminal legislation: A...
1. Retrospective criminal legislation: Article 20(1) — Correct. This article prohibits ex-post facto criminal legislation.
2. Double jeopardy: Article 20(2) — Correct. This article states that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.
3. Prohibition against self-incrimination: Article 20(3) — Correct. This article ensures that no person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.
4. Protection of Life and Personal Liberty: Article 21 — Correct. This article guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty.
All four pairs are correctly matched.
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Consider the following pairs:1. Retrospective criminal legislation: A...
Understanding the Legal Provisions
The pairs listed are associated with specific articles of the Constitution of India that safeguard individual rights and maintain the rule of law. Let’s examine each pair for correctness.
1. Retrospective Criminal Legislation: Article 20(1)
- Article 20(1) prohibits retrospective criminal legislation.
- This means a person cannot be convicted for an act that was not a crime at the time it was committed.
- Correctly Matched
2. Double Jeopardy: Article 20(2)
- Article 20(2) protects against double jeopardy, meaning no person can be tried again for the same offense after being acquitted.
- This is a fundamental protection in criminal law.
- Correctly Matched
3. Prohibition Against Self-Incrimination: Article 20(3)
- Article 20(3) ensures that no individual can be compelled to be a witness against themselves.
- This is crucial for protecting the rights of the accused during legal proceedings.
- Correctly Matched
4. Protection of Life and Personal Liberty: Article 21
- Article 21 guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty.
- It states that no person shall be deprived of their life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law.
- Correctly Matched
Conclusion
- All four pairs are correctly matched with their respective articles.
- The correct answer is indeed option 'D'—All four pairs are accurate representations of the articles in the Constitution of India.