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The Rowlatt Act was called the Black Act because the Indians:

  1. could not possess any arms
  2. could not export any goods
  3. could be arrested without a warrant
  4. could be sent overseas on duty

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could be arrested without a warrant

Reason — The Rowlatt Act (1919) authorised the Government to imprison any person without trial and convict him in a court. It implied:

  1. Arrest of a person without warrant.
  2. In camera trial (trial in seclusion).
  3. Restrictions on movements of individuals.
  4. Suspension of the Right of Habeas Corpus.

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