Which Article of the Constitution provides that no person accused of any offence can be compelled to be a witness against himself?

Correct answer: (b) Article 20

Explanation

Article 20(3) says that no person accused of an offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself: protection against self-incrimination.

Article 20 gives three protections in criminal cases:

• 20(1): no ex post facto criminal law;
• 20(2): no double jeopardy (punishment twice for the same offence);
• 20(3): no self-incrimination.

It is available to citizens and foreigners alike, and it covers compelled testimony, not physical evidence such as fingerprints.