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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9390
Question 1
Article 13 protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination. Which of the following scenarios does NOT violate Article 13?
  • A person convicted of murder is re-prosecuted after a presidential pardon for the same murder
  • A person acquitted of theft is re-tried for theft after new evidence emerges
  • An accused is compelled to testify as a defence witness in their own trial
  • A person tried for assault is later tried for robbery arising from the same incident, robbery being a distinct offence✔️
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 13 protects against prosecution for the 'same offence' more than once (double jeopardy) and against being compelled to witness against oneself. A distinct offence (robbery vs. assault), even arising from the same incident, is a different offence. Options A, B, and C each implicate Article 13 — re-prosecution for the same offence, or compelled self-incrimination.