Justice Quote by Shashi Tharoor
““Justice, in British India, was far from blind: it was highly attentive to the skin colour of the defendant.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Oxford Union, 2020
Justice in colonial India was biased, favoring lighter skin over darker.
In simple terms: Colonial law favored the privileged.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge systemic bias.
Themes
justice
racial bias
colonial history
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
historical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- policy making
- education curricula
- activism
Key Concepts
critical race theory
legal inequality
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern parallels exist in legal bias?
- How can societies address historic injustices?
A Different Perspective
Legal systems can be reformed but entrenched biases persist.
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