what is rowlatt act.
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Rowlatt act in 1919 was passed through the imperial legislative council inspite of opposition of Indian members. it gave the government enormous power to repress political activities ... According to this act the political prisoners could be detained for 2 years without any trial..
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Rowlatt act was an Act that were introduced in the Central Legislature in February , 1919 and the Act was passed on March the same year.
The Act allowed the Government to imprison any person without trial in court and without warranty.
This was done to curb the growing upsurge in the country.
The Rowlatt Act included :
1. Arrest of any person without any warrant .
2. Suspension of freedom of movements .
3. Right to habeas corpus suspension.
4. In camera trial .
How did Indians react to it ?
⇒ Gandhiji started Satyagraha .
⇒ Boycott programmes started .
⇒ Refusal to attend the government functions.
⇒ Swadeshi movements were held.
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