Aditya SrivastavaAIR 1 · CSE 2023 · 318 wordsTheir whole copy
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This case presents the ethical dilemma between upholding rules based objectivity and value of compassion towards the needy and right to life (Article 21).
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(a) Ethical issues in halting traffic
- Special treatment which compromises on value of equality
- Disturbance of regular order of transport
- Right to life compromised as in the given case.
- Against the larger public interest → preference to individualism
- Against the value of impartiality in treatment.
(b) Options available I) Allowing the critically ill patient to go Merits → uphold the value of invaluable life → uphold equality as a value Demerits → compromise security of foreign dignitary → against rules and objectivity → against the reputation of the nation as a secure nation in case of any mishap → looks not at the larger national interest.
II) Keep the critically ill patient stuck.
| Merits | Demerits |
|---|---|
| 1) Uphold the national interest at large. | 1) Can die → compromise on value of compassion |
| 2) Save my own job | 2) Bureaucratic attitude. |
| 3) Adhere to own responsibility. | 3) Crisis of conscience |
(c) Course of Action
- Stick to objectivity and not compromise the security of foreign dignitary.
- Try to call on local level help → try to find alternative route bypassing the reserved path.
- Clear the other vehicles to make room for the private car to transit to alternative route.
- Long term → better planning of dignitary routes for better management of such exigency.
- Improve network of ambulances so people dont have to take private car.
- Have a proposal for special provisions for ambulances in all conditions.
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Justification This will help to uphold the substantive role of civil servant without compromising on rules. Finding long term solutions would ensure future plans are more holistic serving interest of all for utilitarianism.