Asked in a 1973 paper

Article 12 of the Constitution of 1973 provided protection against ?

Correct answer: D. Retrospective punishment

  • A. Terrorism
  • B. Illegal detention
  • C. None of above
  • D. Retrospective punishment

Explanation

Article 12 protects against retrospective punishment by prohibiting conviction or punishment for an act that was not an offence when committed. Illegal detention is addressed principally through Article 10.

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