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The Rowlatt Act was called the Black Act because the Indians:
- (a)could not possess any arms
- (b)could not export any goods
- (c)could be arrested without a warrant
- (d)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:
- Arrest of a person without warrant.
- In camera trial (trial in seclusion).
- Restrictions on movements of individuals.
- Suspension of the Right of Habeas Corpus.