This episode explores the British legal system in India, focusing on colonial justice, racial discrimination, and the imposition of Western legal norms. The discussion begins by setting the scene in the late 1700s, highlighting the East India Company's initial lack of understanding of Indian society and their attempts to impose Western legal ideas. The episode examines the Cornwallis Code of 1793 and its impact on land ownership, particularly the introduction of the Zamindari system and the dispossession of many traditional landholders.

The episode then delves into the issue of racial discrimination within the legal system and how it fueled resistance among Indians. The various forms of resistance, including legal challenges, the creation of parallel legal institutions based on traditional Panchayats, and the rise of social movements, are e ...