The consequence of that inquiry was, that we began to conceive a very bad opinion both of the complainant and defendant in that business,--that we found the English justice to be, as we thought it, and reported it to the House, a grievance, instead of a redress, to the people of India.
Burke reflects on an inquiry into the justice system in India, revealing his critical view of its effectiveness.
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