Question

what is Rowlatt act ?what was the reaction of people against the Rowlatt act?

Answer 1

The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919, popularly known as the Rowlatt Actalso known as Black Act, 
mahatma gandhi among other Indian leaders, was extremely critical of the Act and argued that not everyone should be punished in response to isolated political crimes. The Act angered many Indian leaders and the public, which caused the government to implement repressive measures. Gandhi and others thought that constitutional opposition to the measure was fruitless, so on April 6, a "hartal" was organised where Indians would suspend all business and would fast, pray and hold public meetings against the 'Black Act' as a sign of their opposition and civil disobedience would be offered against the law. This event was known as the Rowlatt Satyagraha

Answer 2

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.