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India’s criminal justice framework has historically operated on principles of retribution,with a strong emphasis on imprisonment as the primary mode of punishment. However, the introduction of the “The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)” and “The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)” marks a significant transformation toward a more reformative and restorative approach. A key development under these new laws is the statutory recognition of “community service” as a form of punishment for specific minor offences. This progressive measure signifies a conscious departure from colonial punitive frameworks, instead promoting offender rehabilitation, reintegration into society, and addressing the persistent issue of prison overcrowding.
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Community Service, Reformative Justice, The Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,Non-custodial Sentencing, Malimath Committee, Prison Overcrowding,Reparative justice,Reform of the criminal justice system,Penal Policy in India
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"Community Service Under The New Criminal Laws in India: A Shift towards Reformative Justice", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no.a313-a328, August-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2508039.pdf
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