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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which of the following has been introduced as a punishment for petty offences for the first time?

1. Community Service
2. Solitary confinement
3. Public flogging
4. Asset seizure

Correct answer: Community Service

Solution

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita introduced community service as a punishment for certain petty offences. This is a new reformative measure in India’s updated criminal law system.

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