Poll Results
14.57%(a) It was viewed as a regressive legislation in favour of the majority Indians. ( 29 voters )
57.79%(b) It was considered as severely curtailing the right to personal liberty. ( 115 voters )
9.05%(c) It was seen as a necessary measure to prevent communal tensions. ( 18 voters )
18.59%(d) It was regarded as a safeguard for protecting British soldiers. ( 37 voters )
Based On 199 Votes
The Rowlatt Act of 1919 was perceived by Indians primarily as:
(b) It was considered as severely curtailing the right to personal liberty.
Indians viewed the Rowlatt Act as an oppressive law that severely restricted civil liberties, particularly personal freedoms, such as the right to a fair trial and habeas corpus. It allowed for detention without trial, leading to widespread protests and opposition against the act, as it curtailed fundamental rights of individuals.