Question

why is rowlatt act also known as black act.

Answer 1

The Rowlatt Act, passed in 1919, allowed the British Govt. to arrest anyone without any trial or warrant. The British Govt thus started arresting national leaders without any fault of theirs.Rowlatt Act1919 was called Black Act because it was enforced by Imperial Legislative Council despite opposition of Indians.It gave the British powers.

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