Q7. “The abuse of trust in relationships of power is a fundamental violation of ethical duty”. Comment (10 M).
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
The recent 2025 Mumbai school abuse case, involving a teacher exploiting a student, raises urgent ethical concerns about power asymmetry, trust, and institutional accountability.Key Demand of the question
The question demands an explanation of why abuse of trust by those in positions of power is ethically unacceptable and a discussion on how such ethical failures can be prevented through structural and value-based safeguards.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Define trust in ethical relationships and highlight why power-laden roles require higher moral responsibility.Body
- Explain how breach of trust in authority-based relationships violates ethical duties and constitutional values
- Suggest institutional and behavioural reforms to prevent such abuse, including accountability, training, and reporting mechanisms
Conclusion
Emphasise the need for ethical vigilance and structural safeguards to protect the vulnerable from power misuse.
