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Community Service As A Punitive Measure: A Critical Analysis Under India’s Emerging Criminal Law Regime

Author(s) Ms. B. Harini Balamurugan, Professor Ms. T. Vaishali T, Mr. V.Haricharan Vijayanand, Ms. V.Sujitha Vijayanand
Country India
Abstract The primary tenet of ultramodern penology is "Reformation," but the list of penalties below falls short of this ideal since, as in Indian jails, a large number of prisoners still languish in jail awaiting their release. This suggests the need for a different method of discipline that, in addition to fulfilling the goal of transforming the suspect, also treats them fairly by not infringing upon their basic right to life and personal freedom, which is protected by Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The goal of the current investigation is to analyze the legal framework governing "Community Service" in our nation, assess its efficacy in addressing the demands of recovery and deterrence, and identify the difficulties encountered while putting the law into practice. Using a doctrinal investigation approach, the research will analyze significant legislation, policy papers, and case laws. It will assess how well "Community Service" reduces recidivism and facilitates the reintegration of individuals caught by the police back into society. Furthermore, an effort should be made to determine the difficulties associated with overseeing,
covering, and effectively engaging the offenders in community service. After analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of the current framework, the study will attempt to provide recommendations for improving the efficacy of community service in India.
Keywords Community service, BNSS, BNS, Restorative justice, Rehabilitation, Bail, Religious engagement
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On 2025-09-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.56500
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