Question

Why Indians were outraged by the Rowlatt Act.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Rowlatt Act was passed hurriedly through the Imperial Legislative Council despite opposition from Indian members. It gave the government autocratic powers to repress political activities besides allowing it to detain political prisoners without a trial, for two years. The Indian were outraged by this act as it was clearly undemocratic and oppressive, and hurt national sentiments and dignity.

Answer 2

Indians were outraged by the Rowlatt act:-

Explanation:-

• He hoped that after the war his troubles would end and the government would take steps to improve his condition.

• On the other hand, the government got the Rowlatt Act passed in the Imperial Legislative Council against the united opposition of the Indian members.

• This act gave enormous powers to the government to suppress political activities. This allowed political prisoners to be detained for two years without trial.

• These provisions meant the suspension of two principles of justice - trial by jury and habeas corpus - the right to avoid illegal imprisonment.

• The Rowlatt Act was considered a black law and Indians under Gandhi decided to oppose it by non-violent civil disobedience, which would begin with a strike on 6 April.