The Scope Of Community Service As A Punishment Under The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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Dr. Dhananjay Madheshia, Deen Dayal Upadhayaya Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur/ Buddha Law College, Sec 7 GIDA Gorakhpur
Diwakar Prasad Dwivedi, Deen Dayal Upadhayaya Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur/ Buddha Law College, Sec 7 GIDA Gorakhpur
ABSTRACT
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 signifies a major shift in India's criminal justice landscape by replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860. A key innovation within the BNS is the introduction of community service as a penalty for specific minor crimes. This change represents a progressive move away from strictly punitive methods toward restorative and rehabilitative justice. Community service aims to serve the public good while helping offenders recognize the impact of their behavior and contribute meaningfully to society. By including this form of punishment, Indian criminal law aligns itself with contemporary global trends that prioritize correction, social accountability, and the reintegration of offenders. This paper analyzes the concept, legal structure, goals, benefits, obstacles, and future outlook of community service under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Additionally, it assesses how this reform might help decrease incarceration rates, advance restorative justice, and boost public trust in the criminal justice system.
Keywords: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Community Service, Criminal Justice, Restorative Justice, Punishment.
