Article 20 of the Constitution of India is related to _____.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. protection in respect of conviction for offenses.
Article 20 of the Constitution of India is related to protection of rights relating to conviction for offences. It guarantees certain fundamental rights to individuals who have been convicted of offenses.
These rights include:
- Protection against double jeopardy: A person cannot be punished twice for the same offense.
- Protection against self-incrimination: A person cannot be compelled to be a witness against himself or herself.
- Protection against ex post facto law: A law cannot be made retroactive to punish a person for an act that was not an offense at the time it was committed.