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Case Studies on Ethical DilemmasEXAMINEYear 202220 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder

Case Study: You are a young police officer posted as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). During a student protest against examination paper leaks, a fellow senior police officer orders an unprovoked and brutal lathi-charge that leaves several peaceful students grievously injured. The senior officer asks you to fabricate evidence showing students attacked first with petrol bombs to justify police brutality before human rights commissions. (a) What are your ethical duties in this situation? (b) How will you respond to the unlawful instruction?

Exact Syllabus Pointer

Case studies on problems of integrity, conflict of interest, crisis management, political pressure, social boycott, ethical dilemmas in public office.

Connected Questions Across All Papers

Discovered through overlapping concepts: Police Brutality Case, Fabricating False Evidence, Unlawful Orders

Recurring Theme Trend: “Police Brutality Case”

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