Community Service Over Punishment: A New Approach in BNS

Community Service Over Punishment: A New Approach in BNS In a forward-thinking move under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), three individuals received sentences of community service for causing public disturbances while under the influence of alcohol. This decision reflects a shift towards rehabilitation rather than punitive measures, as confirmed by police statements on Saturday.In the first case, residents Lekh Raj and Ashok Singh from Bajalta were found disturbing the peace in the Sidhra area on February 19. They appeared before the Special Excise Mobile Magistrate in Jammu and were ordered to perform community service at a local hospital for an hour daily over ten days, in accordance with Section 355 of BNS. This provision underlines community engagement and reform for minor offenses.Similarly, Amit Mehra from Kot Garhi village was punished for creating a public uproar in a drunken state on February 17. Directed by the mobile magistrate, he was tasked with community service at an old age home in Akhnoor for seven days, up to February 27. The innovative approach under the BNS affirms a commitment to rehabilitation over mere retribution.

In a forward-thinking move under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), three individuals received sentences of community service for causing public disturbances while under the influence of alcohol. This decision reflects a shift towards rehabilitation rather than punitive measures, as confirmed by police statements on Saturday. In the first case, residents Lekh Raj and Ashok Singh from Bajalta were found disturbing the peace in the Sidhra area on February 19.

They appeared before the Special Excise Mobile Magistrate in Jammu and were ordered to perform community service at a local hospital for an hour daily over ten days, in accordance with Section 355 of BNS. This provision underlines community engagement and reform for minor offenses. Similarly, Amit Mehra from Kot Garhi village was punished for creating a public uproar in a drunken state on February 17.

Directed by the mobile magistrate, he was tasked with community service at an old age home in Akhnoor for seven days, up to February 27. The innovative approach under the BNS affirms a commitment to rehabilitation over mere retribution. (With inputs from agencies.

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