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Aryan Kumar SinghAIR 104· 2929

Question 11GS2GS2

यद्यपि केंद्रीय जांच ब्यूरो (CBI) भ्रष्टाचार से निपटने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता है, फिर भी इसकी कार्यप्रणाली संघीय भावना के विरुद्ध कार्य करने के लिए आलोचना की जाती है | While the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) plays a crucial role in combating corruption, its functioning is often criticised for being partisan and acting against the federal spirit. Discuss with the help of suitable examples. (Answer in 250 words)

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Main Body

Central Bureau of Investigation draws its power from Delhi Special table act to act as the chief investigative agency of union government.

It plays a crucial role in combating corruption.

1Takes suo moto cognizance against cases of financial misappropriation (e.g. Ishrat Jahan Case)
2Coordinate with CVC (local / ED)
3Ensures accountability of public official towards public finances

However, CBI is also criticised for being partisan and acting against federalism:

1Politicization of CBI as SC also criticised it as a caged parrot
2Non-transparent appointment which make officials committed to union
3lack of Constitutional protection and security of tenure
4Given sue to confrontational federalism

(i) WB govt serving general consent

(ii) Imposition of CBI in State without State will

5Conflict with local bodies hampering investigation.
2In law 16 year, maximum (60%)/ have been targeted towards affiliation

The call for following reforms:

1Independent secretariat for CBI.
2Stringent seminar process like NHRC
3State should be consulted before deploying CBI forces
4Regional police should cooperate with CBI on investigation
5Objective selection of cases to be given to CBI.

This would ensure that spirit of Section 2A of Indian police act is upheld along with ensuring cooperative federalism.

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Conclusion

This would ensure that spirit of Section 2A of Indian police act is upheld along with ensuring cooperative federalism.

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  • Identifies constitutional basis of CBI authority
  • Provides specific example (Ishrat Jahan Case)
  • Addresses partisan criticism directly
  • References Supreme Court judgment
  • Identifies federalism issues
  • Provides specific examples
  • Proposes comprehensive reforms
  • Links to constitutional framework
  • Addresses federalism concerns directly

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Aryan Kumar Singh

AIR 1042929

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups

Executive

CBI structure, powers, and role in combating corruption

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225

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