Untouchability (offences) Act 1955 of India: The offences Act 1955 in india has banned the practice of untouchability in the matters of employment, drinking water supply, offering worships, services in tea shop and hotels, journey by bus or train . Use of public places refusing to sell goods or rendering services and admission in hospital. The Act has made the practice of untouchability punishable in the form of fine and punishment.

The untouchability (offences) Amendment and miscellaneous Act 1976 has enhanced the punishment for first time offences, minimum and maximum imprisonment are one month and six months respectively. The fines are Rs. 100 to Rs. 500 respectively. The second time offence the fine is Rs. 200 to Rs. 500 and imprisonment of six months for third and subsequent offences, imprisonment is of one year and fine Rs. 200 to Rs. 10,000. But inspite of all such prohibitive measures, untouchability is still being practised. In rural areas, it is still a social reality. In urban areas too. It is prevlent , at least at the mental level.