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Why does rowlatt act described as black bill? |
| Answer» Rowlatt Act of 1919 is known as the black act or law as it severely curtailed civil liberties. The law made it possible for the British government to jail anyone suspected of plotting or overthrowing the government in jail even without a trial and to try them without any jury. The act also allowed the British government to arrest Indian political leaders without any trial or warrant. The Rowlatt Act of 1919 was enforced on the Imperial legislative council despite opposition by Indian leaders. | |