Question

Given below is a statement of legal principle followed by a factual situation. Apply the principle to the facts given below and select the most appropriate answer.

LEGAL PRINCIPLE: No one can be punished for the same offence twice.

FACTUAL SITUATION: Aditya is accused of harassing his colleague Nimisha. She complains to her superior and a departmental inquiry is initiated against Aditya. Aditya tries to intimidate Nimisha and continues harassing her following which she complains to the police. The departmental inquiry finds him guilty and terminates his services. Later, he is found guilty by a court and is jailed for 2 years. He claims that he has been punished twice. DECISION:

विकल्प

• He has been punished twice for the same offense.

• He has not been punished twice for the same offense.

• He has been punished for different offenses.

• None of the above

Answer 1

He has not been punished twice for the same offense.