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No one can be convicted twice the same offence. This doctrine is called? 

Option: 1

Burder of Proof


Option: 2

Double Conviction


Option: 3

Double Jeopardy


Option: 4

Corpus Delicit


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No person may be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb for the same offence. A defence to a prosecution for a crime, raising the claim that the accused is being placed on trial for a second time for the same offence. This doctrine is known as doctrine of double jeopardy. Hence, the correct option is C. 

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