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What do you mean by the Rowlatt Act
The Rowlatt Act passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in London on 10 March 1919. This act effectively authorized the government to imprison for a maximum period of two years, without trial, any person suspected of terrorism living in the Raj and gave British imperial authorities power to deal with revolutionary activities. The unpopular legislation provided for stricter control of the press, arrests without warrant, indefinite detention without trial, and juryless in camera trials for proscribed political acts. The accused was denied the right to know the accusers and the evidence used in the trial.Those convicted were required to deposit securities upon release and were prohibited from taking part in any political, educational, or religious activities.


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