RT by @NigelBiggar: The British brought the idea of equality under law to India. This had gigantic beneficial consequences, especially for the lowest castes. In practice, crimes by white people were often more leniently dealt with and in some cases even co

The British brought the idea of equality under law to India. This had gigantic beneficial consequences, especially for the lowest castes. In practice, crimes by white people were often more leniently dealt with and in some cases even covered up. But it was a huge advance.