Art.20(2) of the Const. 5. Ensure that no person is prosecuted or punished for the same offence more than once, irrespective of whether the accused was acquitted or convicted. Art.20(3). 6. Ensure that no person is compelled to be a witness against himself. Box-23 In the trial of every person accused of an offence, the authorities shall: Art.39A of the Const. & S.304 of Cr. P.C 1. Ensure that the accused is represented at all stages in a criminal trial by a counsel. S.304. Cr. P.C. 2. Appoint a pleader, and offer free legal aid to an accused who is not in a position to engage a pleader himself/herself. Art. 22(1) 3. Ensure that the accused is given the right of free choice of his/her pleader. Ss.303, 304 Cr.P.C 4. Ensure that the accused is informed of his/her right to free legal aid at the cost of the State, where he/she on account of his/her indingency is not able to afford one. 39