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. (Answer in 250 words)

Main Body

CBI was established and received powers from DPSE, Delhi police Special Establishment Act - 1946. It is a premier investigative agency of the Centre.

CBI crucial role in combating corruption

1Investigating crimes in law and order, economic violations, in various parts of the country.

2Modern resources - tech, forensic, cyber and expert analysis.

3CVC (Central Vigilance Commission) gives/forwards complaints to CBI for investigation.

4Assist Lokpal in investigating corruption related crimes.

CBI's pending case high and its conviction is low.

6Supreme Court in (Vineet Narain case) called CBI as 'caged parrot'.

Criticism; lawyers and against federal spirit

1Police - 'State subject' so CBI is encroaching on state domain

2Needs 'general consent' but many opposition ruled States do not give it. B) West Bengal

3Since officers are appointed by centre, they are used by government for political targeting as alleged by opposition B) CBI case against Arvind Kejriwal

4State's investigative agencies like Crime Branch, Police, CID can investigate similar case.

5CBI's pending case high and its conviction is low.

6Supreme Court in (Vineet Narain case) called CBI as 'caged parrot'.

Steps Needed

1State agencies capacity building so that investigation is decentralized.

2Amending DPSE Act to include relevant accountability provisions in CBI → Transparency in case allotments etc.

3Role of CBI, CVC, Lokpal overlapping and can be made efficient

4Constitutional status can be explored.

5Confidence building measure among centre and States by making use of Interstate council, Zonal councils etc

Thus, CBI has to have a humanoid from 'caged parrot' so that it can fulfill its mandate, proactively and work for justice delivery.

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Conclusion

Thus, CBI has to have a humanoid from 'caged parrot' so that it can fulfill its mandate, proactively and work for justice delivery.

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Examiner score

1.3/10

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Topper

Dishant A. Nisar

AIR 192024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Tribunals

Central Bureau of Investigation and Anti-corruption measures

Writing Stats

302

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critical-analytical

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