Question

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution talks about right of a person against Ex post Facto Laws?

A 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 21 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 20(1) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 20(3) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Article 20 of the Indian Constitution grants protection against arbitrary and excessive punishment to accused person. It guarantees protection against Ex post facto laws. It says that no person shall be convicted of any offence except for a violation of law in force at the time of the commission of the act subjected to penalty greater than that prescribed by the law in force at the time of the commission of the act.

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