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The doctrine of “double jeopardy” in Article 20(2) of the Constitution of India means

  1. no one can be tried and punished more than once for the same offence

  2. one can be tried several times for the same offence

  3. punishment once awarded cannot be enhanced in appeal or revision

  4. one can be tried more than once, but punished only once
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Explanation

Article 20(2) of the Indian Constitution is known as "double jeopardy". "Double jeopardy" means that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.

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