Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
It is the supreme and eminent investigating police agency in India.
Functioning under the Department. of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances.
Established in 1963.
Headquartered in New Delhi.
The CBI derives the authority to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946.
CBI investigates cases that are referred to it by state governments, courts, and the central government.
It also has the power to take up cases on its own in certain circumstances.
Functions:
CBI serves as India’s point of contact with INTERPOL.
Investigate serious and complex crimes such as corruption, economic offenses, major frauds, and high-profile cases.
Challenges:
Corruption, politically biased demeanour, and consent of state.
Allegations: “Arbitrary use”
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
Appointment of the CBI director:
The appointment is made by the Centre on recommendation by a three-member Appointment Committee.
The appointment committee comprises the Prime Minister as the chairperson, the leader of the opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India, or a Supreme Court judge nominated by him.
If there is no recognised LoP, then the leader of the single largest party is included in the committee.
The Central Vigilance Commission Act 2003 fixed the tenure of the CBI director at 2 years.
What is Section 6 of the DSPE Act, 1946?
As per Section 6 of the DSPE Act, 1946, the CBI needs consent from the respective State governments for conducting investigation in their jurisdiction.
A general consent to CBI granted by State governments enables the central agency to carry out investigations without such hindrances.
Recently in news
Tamil Nadu announced that it has withdrawn the general consent given to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
States that have withdrawn general consent to the CBI to probe cases.
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