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Right Against Self-Incrimination in India by deepika is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the right against self-incrimination enshrined in Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution. This right protects an accused from being compelled to provide testimony or evidence that could incriminate themselves. It is based on the Latin maxim "nemo tenetur seipsum accusare" which means that no person is obliged to accuse themselves. The right finds its roots in medieval Roman law and common law, and was later adopted in the US Fifth Amendment. In India, it was strengthened by the 44th
- Author
- deepika
- Language
- EN