Question 11GS2GS2
While the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) plays a crucial role in combating corruption, its functioning is often criticized for being partisan and acting against the federal spirit. Discuss with the help of suitable examples.
Main Body
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is an executive body that draws its powers from Delhi Police Special Establishment Act, 1946 as premier anti-corruption agency in India.
Critical Role in Combating Corruption:
1Enforce Prevention & Corruption Act: to prevent & punish corruption in all forms. (E.g) Undue advantage, Bribes.
2Investigate offences: suffered to it by courts or suo moto (Santhram Committee)
3Agency of local: to prevent undue influence in corruption cases
Criticism of CBI: I - Partisan Nature
1Acts on Direction of Union: due to control over CBI (fundring/E.g) Shreyshation in National Herald case
2Disproportionate focus: on politicians from opposition parties (IYC of 121 politicians investigated in 2015-2021 form opposition)
3Caged Parrot: what does biddy & master of speakers in his voice (Savk & Latha)
4Poor Conviction Rate: due to improper investigation & poor evidence. (E.g) Maharashtra PDI CCM.
II. Against Federal Spirit
1Encacle at state domain: as police is under state list unde schedule VII
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2Revocation of General Consent: whole section 6, DPPE (C) due to expansion of CBI. (E.g) WB, Telangana, TN
3Amnesty Sitby Ceader: alleged to be due to detabilize govtt. (E.g) Delhi, Jharkhand Functional & financial independency JCB/CNBC) Start enforcement & rule against all impartially Promote ant corruption investigation select code influence stability statu (2nd ARC)
CBI is a premier agency & Must be fully independent to carry out it mandate to build corruption (see India (Justice W) CALIM)
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Conclusion
CBI must be fully independent to carry out its mandate to build corruption
13 words
- Clear identification of CBI's statutory basis
- Specific example provided
- Discussion of multiple roles
- Specific data on partisan investigations
- Reference to federal structure
- Multiple examples provided
- Constitutional framework referenced
- Links to major administrative reforms
- Discussion of functional autonomy
Topper
ADITYA MATHOR
AIR 982029
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Central Bureau of Investigation
CBI's Role in Combating Corruption and Federal Spirit
CBI Functioning, Partisanship, Federal Structure
Writing Stats
262
Total words
7
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critical-prescriptive
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