History & Civics
Answer
The Rowlatt Act gave powers to the Government to arrest and to detain suspected persons, to search them without a warrant and to imprison them without a trial. Under this Act, a person had no right to appeal, no vakil (lawyer), and no dalil (defence).
This Act was a blow to the self-respect of Indians and their national honour. It went against all principles of justice and liberty. Therefore, the people strongly opposed the Rowlatt Act.
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