Question

State one reason why you think the sedition act of 1870vwas arbitary? in what ways does the seditionact of 1870 contradict the rule of law ?

Answer 1

1.This act allowed the government to arrest any person without of being a fair trial in the court who was seen protesting the British authority. 2. It was an arbitrary use of power by British as they were authorised to arrest any person who has been seen as stirring up a rebellion. 3. People were arrested and were kept in prisons without a trial.