Case Study Recently, a 19-year-old Dalit man who was part of catering service was attacked after he accidentally touched the food on the plate of an upper caste person at a wedding function. The matter was resolved after other people present there intervened and the victim returned home. However, the accused and his aides later went to the victim’s residence and beat him up. When other members of the family tried to intervene, they were also beaten up. Further, the accused also damaged a motorcycle parked on the premises of the house. Despite this, police did not make any arrest and took the matter lightly. Due to inaction of police in making any arrest, the situation is further deteriorating and clashes broke out between two opposite groups of upper and lower caste. (a) As an IPS officer, how would you resolve this issue and what would be your course of action? (b) How could you prevent re-occurrence of such incidents in your district?

You are a Municipal Corporation Commissioner of your city which is under heavy rainfall over the last few days. The boundary wall of one of the housing society collapses. The incident took place at midnight, leading to the death of 12 workers, including two children, sleeping in the shade beside the wall. On the preliminary inquiry, it has been found that inspite of inappropriate soil conditions, the permission to construct wall was given by previous Municipal Commissioner, who happens to be your close friend. Also, irregularities in construction material have been found and the other officials in the department are trying to influence or manipulate you. The whole scenario seems like a nexus between the officials of the municipal department and builder. However, the builder is a close relative of one of the most powerful leaders of the party in power and is trying to threaten you. (A) What are the ethical issues involved and the options available to you in such a situation? (B) Also, suggest a course of action you would like to follow.

Case Study You are the Municipal Commissioner of a rapidly growing city facing an acute water crisis due to depleting groundwater levels and inadequate water supply infrastructure. To address this, the state government has launched an ambitious project to construct a reservoir and implement a pipeline network to provide water to all households. The project has strict deadlines as it is being funded by an international agency that requires completion within 18 months. However, during the land acquisition process for the reservoir, several tribal families residing in the area protest, claiming that they were not adequately consulted, and their traditional livelihoods are at stake. Simultaneously, an environmental group files a petition in the court, alleging that the project will destroy a critical wildlife corridor. The contractors involved in the pipeline construction also complain of delayed payments, which is slowing down progress. The media has begun portraying the project as a failure, and public pressure is mounting. You are tasked with resolving these issues, ensuring the timely completion of the project while addressing the concerns of all stakeholders. 1. Who are the stakeholders involved in this case? 2. What are the ethical issues involved in this case? 3. What will be your course of action to resolve the issues and ensure the project's timely completion while addressing stakeholder concerns?

Several villages in Jharkhand have resorted to Pathalgarhi – a tribal tradition of erecting stone slabs to demarcate the area of their villages’ jurisdiction, declaring their autonomy and self-rule in the areas under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution. In these localities, no outsider including the government servants is allowed. From various sources, it has come to be known that tribals are not happy with the state and central government as they feel ignored, marginalized and have been experiencing the plunder of their resources on which traditionally they enjoyed control. They hold new laws and developmental activities responsible for their plight. Suppose you are a DM in one such affected district where this movement is going on, what strategies will you adopt to tackle the issues on short term as well as long term basis. Give justification for your strategies.

Case Study You are the Superintendent of Police in a city that has been experiencing rising incidents of online harassment targeting women. A recent case has attracted significant public and media attention: a young woman has committed suicide after being repeatedly harassed and blackmailed online. An investigation revealed that the harassment was carried out by a group of influential individuals, including the son of a prominent politician. When you initiate action against the accused, you receive immense political pressure to slow down or drop the investigation. A senior politician contacts you directly, reminding you of your career prospects and how this case could harm your professional growth if you refuse to cooperate. At the same time, the victim's family is seeking justice, and activists have begun to protest in large numbers, demanding accountability. The media is closely watching the developments, and public sentiment is strongly in favor of justice. However, the pressure from influential circles is mounting, and you risk being transferred or sidelined if you pursue the investigation aggressively. Questions: 1. What are the ethical dilemmas involved in this case? 2. As the Superintendent of Police, what course of action would you take, and why? 3. Discuss the importance of integrity and accountability in public service, using this case as a reference.