Rowlatt Act

The Rowlatt Act, enacted in 1919 by the British government in India, allowed authorities to arrest and detain individuals without trial, curtailing civil liberties. It aimed to suppress growing unrest following World War I, reflecting colonial fears of dissent. The Act was met with widespread protests and outrage, particularly leading to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919. The public backlash against the Rowlatt Act galvanized the Indian independence movement, highlighting the demand for self-rule and civil rights, ultimately contributing to the push for India's independence from British colonial rule.