• Martial Law, although was not in place, the army often did whatever it wanted to do without the orders of the authorities.

• The Defence of India Rules was already in place when the 2^nd World War broke up. By the end of 1942, under which many people were convicted, arrested and detained.

• National Herald and Harijan were ceased for the entire duration of the struggle, whereas, others were ceased for a short duration.

• In this period, a draft Revolutionary Movement Ordinance was ready to declare Congress as pro-Germany and pro-Japan. Britain could thus get sympathy from the U.S. and other allies.