During the Indian Freedom Struggle, why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular Indignation?
(A) It curtailed the freedom of religion
(B) It suppressed the traditional Indian education.
(C) It authorized the Government to imprison people without trial
(D) It curbed the trade union activities.
Correct Answer : It authorized the Government to imprison people without trial
Question Asked : IAS (Pre) 2009
During the viceroyalty of Lord Chelmsford, a sedition committee was appointed by the Government in 1917 with Justice Rowlatt, which made certain recommendations to curb sedition activity in India. The Rowlatt Act, 1919, gave unbridled powers to the Government to arrest and imprison suspects without trial. The Act caused a wave of anger among all sections of the society. A well-known description of the bill at that time was: No Daleel, No Vakil, No appeal which means No plea, No lawyer, No appeal.
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