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In which of the following, the punishment of community service is not prescribed ?

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, community service is prescribed as an alternative punishment in Section 202 (public servant unlawfully engaging in trade), the…

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In which of the following, the punishment of community service is not prescribed ?

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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, community service is prescribed as an alternative punishment in Section 202 (public servant unlawfully engaging in trade), the proviso to Section 303(2) (first conviction for theft of property valued below five thousand rupees upon restoration), and Section 356(2) (defamation). Section 354 (inducing a person to believe he will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure) prescribes imprisonment up to one year, or fine, or both, and does not provide for community service.

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