1919 Rowlatt Act

The Rowlatt Act of 1919 was a law enacted by the British government in India that allowed for the arrest and detention of individuals without trial, in response to growing political unrest and anti-colonial sentiments following World War I. It aimed to suppress dissent but sparked widespread protests and outrage, as many believed it violated fundamental civil rights. The act led to significant events, including the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, where hundreds were killed by British troops, highlighting the increasing tensions between Indians and colonial authorities and contributing to the independence movement.