Question

Which of the following statements is correct regarding Article 20(1) of the Constitution of India, which gives effect to the rule against ex post facto criminal laws?

A It only prohibits the enhancement of punishment and places no bar on retrospective conviction
B It protects a person both from conviction for an offence under a law not in force at the time of the act and from being subjected to a penalty greater than that prescribed by the law in force at the time the act was committed
C It prohibits all retrospective legislation, both criminal and civil
D It also protects persons against orders of preventive detention
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