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 equitable examples. (Answer in 250 words)

CBI is non-constitutional body with power derived from Delhi Police Special Establishment Act COPSE. Recent withdraw of consent by state brought it in news. Focus on high-level cases Kolkatta case: CBI powers general and consent case-wise on power to issue arrest warrant, take people custody for enquiring CBI role in combating corruption: (1) Assist CVC for investigation in corruption matter as per it recommendation (2) Deterrence: to corruption due to its large extensive power and scope of investigation (3) Reveal the links in corruption scam through rigorous research (4) Political engagement to Union government Count on cent, to curb corruption, CSE money laundering aspect (5) Coordination with International agencies such as Interpol, CSE extradition of corrupted person (6) Investigate against Corruption minister to ensure impartiality, CSE maharaja corner home-minister case CBI criticised as being partisan: