The act of imposing a penalty or punishment on someone for a violation or offense.

Applying extra rules or restrictions that result in disadvantage or penalty.

दंडात्मक प्रावधान लगाना

English Usage: The new regulations are penalizing small businesses with excessive fines.

Hindi Usage: नए नियम छोटे व्यवसायों को अत्यधिक जुर्माने के साथ दंडित कर रहे हैं।