Question

Look at the given picture and answer the question that follow:

Mention any three repressive provisions of the Rowlatt Act.

Answer 1

The British government passed the Rowlatt Act suppress nationalist activity.

1. Arrest without Trial: The government had the power to hold suspected anti-British people without trial for up to two years.
2. No Right to Legal Appeal: Accused individuals were denied the chance to appeal in court, which violates the principle of justice.
3. Press Censorship & Restrictions on Public Gatherings: The government restricts journalistic freedom and prohibits public protests and meetings.

The Act led to significant protests, including the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, in which British troops headed by General Dyer killed hundreds of unarmed civilians.