alleryStart learning →Which 1919 enactment enabled detention of suspects without trial in India?
AThe Arms Act
BThe Rowlatt Act
CThe Press Act
DThe Defense Act
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The Rowlatt Act
The Rowlatt Act authorized the colonial administration to arrest and intern persons without trial.
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