Double Jeopardy
Recently, a total of 10 cases have been registered against a Union Minister and Rajya Sabha member - based on complaints given by workers of a political party regarding the ‘slap’ remark against their leader who is chief minister of a state.
- As per the Indian law, a person cannot be arrested or have to stand trial for the same offence as it would amount to double jeopardy.
About Double Jeopardy
- Jeopardy refers to the danger of conviction that an accused person is subjected to when he or she is put to trial for a criminal offence.
- Double Jeopardy means the act ....
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