Question 11GS2GS2

यद्यपि केंद्रीय अन्वेषण ब्यूरो (CBI) भ्रष्टाचार के निपटने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता है, फिर भी इसकी कार्यप्रणाली को अक्सर पक्षपातपूर्ण और संघीय भावना के विरुद्ध माना जाता है। उपयुक्त उदाहरणों की सहायता से चर्चा कीजिए। (उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए) / 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. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

CBI gets its powers from Delhi Police Special Establishment Act, 1946 and as an executive body.

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Main Body

CBI gets its powers from Delhi Police Special Establishment Act, 1946 and as an executive body.

CBI and role in combating corruption

According to Transparency International corruption seeps to use of public office for private gain.

Role of CBI(1) Unwrapping scams

2Role in aiding state police which has conflict of interest

3CBI being referred to case by judiciary

4Premiere investigative agency and having top talent pool

CriticismBeing Partisan : why?

1CBI is termed as a cage bird

2Parrot as the appointment is dire by exec [TM, LoP, CTI] but based on executive recommendation.

parrot as the appointment is dire by exec [TM, LoP, CTI] but based on executive recommendation.

2Recent case allowing extension to CBI director for 2 years, 1 year at a time)

3No Constitutional or legislative backing or immunity

4No stability of tenure

5Funds are not charged from consolidated fund of India

6Instances of corruption in CBI itself

7Used against opposition members

8law conviction rates and process being punishment.

Criticism :- Acting against federal Spirit : why?

1CBI is termed as a cage bird

2Recently states like Punjab and West Bengal withdrew general consent of CBI

3CBI people were welcomed with stones in West Bengal's)

4Political extension of ruling party such is forception of CBI in recent decades

5Delays in judgement supplying charges/sheets

6Sporadic actions (Delhi CM been arrested on CBI charge as soon as he got bail) thus seen as instrument to violate federal spirit

Recommendations of Sontham and 2RI ARC

Way Forward(1) Legal backing (2) Stability of tenure(12 years should be rule; no separate)) (3) Removal also by collegium (4) State role in appointment CBI as premier investigative body should insulate itself from politics and lead by example even in cases of trans-boundary corruption use

a state subject

4Sometimes CBI and state judiciary are at loggerheads

5CBI people were welcomed with stones in West Bengal's)

11Political extension of ruling party such is forception of CBI in recent decades

12Delays in judgement supplying charges/sheets

13Sporadic actions (Delhi CM been arrested on CBI charge as soon as he got bail) thus seen as instrument to violate federal spirit

Legal Backing:

1Stability of tenure(12 years should be rule; no separate))

2Removal also by collegium

3State role in appointment

CBI as premier investigative body should insulate itself from politics and lead by example even in cases of trans-boundary corruption use

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Conclusion

CBI as premier investigative body should insulate itself from politics and lead by example even in cases of trans-boundary corruption use

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Diagram

Box diagram showing 'Role of CBI' with numbered points about unwrapping scams, aiding state police, judiciary referrals, and talent pool. Second section shows 'Criticism → Being Partisan : why?' with points about cage bird terminology and appointment process

Clear structure identifying powers, role, and criticisms
Referenced legal foundation
Identified institutional issues
Comprehensive listing of criticisms with specific examples
Connected to federal structure concerns
Provided concrete recommendations from committees
Identified structural and operational weaknesses
Reiterated key reform recommendations
Connected to broader federal structure concerns
Identified collegium system as solution

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Topper

Akansh Dhull

AIR 32029

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups

Executive

CBI - role, functioning, and criticism

Writing Stats

459

Total words

Paragraphs

analytical

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