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Revision note: Case Studies on Conflict of Interest and Political Pressure

  • Conflict of interest: disclose in writing → recuse → independent committee → transparent process
  • Nolan integrity: no obligations that may influence
  • Encroachment: Article 14 equality; Olga Tellis 1985 (right to livelihood/shelter); phased, impartial removal; rehabilitation (PMAY-U); notices, communication, videography
  • Political pressure: polite firmness, written record, inform superiors, report to court
  • "Be you ever so high, the law is above you" (Thomas Fuller, quoted by Indian courts)
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