Which one of the following signifies protection from 'Double Jeopardy'?

A. A penalty greater then that which might have been inflicted under the law at the time of the commission of the offence

B. No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once

C. No person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself

D. A government servant who has been punished for a offence in a court of law can not as an absolute rule, be subjected to departmental proceedings

Answer: Option B