COMMUNITY SERVICE AS A PUNISHMENT UNDER THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023: A STEP TOWARD REFORMATIVE SENTENCING IN INDIA

COMMUNITY SERVICE AS A PUNISHMENT UNDER THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023: A STEP TOWARD REFORMATIVE SENTENCING IN INDIA Muskan Singh, Sem 6th Student (India) Download Manuscript doi.org/10.70183/lijdlr.2026.v04.60 The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 introduces community service as a formal sentencing option in Indian criminal law, marking a cautious but meaningful transition from a predominantly incarceration-oriented system The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 introduces community service as a formal sentencing option in Indian criminal law, marking a cautious but meaningful transition from a predominantly incarceration-oriented system toward a more reformative and restorative framework. Traditionally, the Indian penal structure has relied heavily on imprisonment and monetary penalties, particularly in cases involving minor offences.