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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which judicial principle is demonstrated when suspects are allowed to “plead the 5th?”
A
no self-incrimination
B
no double jeopardy
C
due process of law
D
eminent domain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In India, under Article 20 (3) of the Constitution, the defendant has the right against self-incrimination, but witnesses are not given the same right. A defendant must be informed of their rights before making any statements that may incriminate them. Defendants must not be compelled to give any statements.

Detailed explanation-2: -Self-Incrimination The Fifth Amendment also protects criminal defendants from having to testify if they may incriminate themselves through the testimony. A witness may “plead the Fifth” and not answer if the witness believes answering the question may be self-incriminatory.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Miranda v. Arizona, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination is not limited to in-court testimony, but also applies when a person is taken into police custody for questioning.

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