1. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act (1971) prevents disrespect to the Constitution of India, the National Flag and the National Anthem.
  2. Various criminal laws provide for punishments for encouraging enmity between different sections of people.
  3. The Protection of Civil Rights Act (1955) provides for punishments for offences related to caste and religion.
  4. The Indian Penal Code (IPC) declares imputations and assertions prejudicial to national integration as punishable offences.
  5. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967 provides for the declaration of a communal organisation as an unlawful association.
  6. The Representation of People Act (1951) provides for the disqualification of members of Parliament or a state legislature for indulging in corrupt practice.
  7. The Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 prohibits trade in rare and endangered species.
  8. The Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980 checks indiscriminate deforestation and diversion of forest land.