Question Q-11GS2GS2
The office of CBI has forced certifying challenge primarily due to concerns about its autonomy, handling of controversial cases, and susceptibility to external influence. Discuss its credibility & effectiveness.
Main Body
CBI derives its power from Delhi police establishment act 1946. Credibility & challenges: (1) Independence: As it is appointed by central government which can affect the appointment process. (2) Political interference: Ruling party exercise influence for eg: harassing opposition member. (3) Supreme Court: has said CBI as caged parrot speaking in master's voice. (4) Lack of proper infrastructure.
5Post-retirement length: CBI officials, directors are not barred from post retirement benefits. (6) Funding: It depends on central government totally for it. (7) General Consent of state: are not given early or withdrawn frequently Section. eg: West Bengal. (8) Lack of personnel & staff. (9) Technology utilization is poor despite criticism CBI has done good works. Good works: (1) Exposing Corruption eg: Coal scam, Bofors scam. (2) Economic offences: eg: Banking frauds like PNB scam. (3) Wildlife crime & stopping trafficking. (4) Narcotics agency at [illegible] for international coord. Reforms: 2nd APC: (1) Independence: It should be made totally immune from political leadership. (2) Funding: should not depend on government.
3Create more strong institutional machinery necessary to appoint officers. (4) Barred officers from post retirement benefit. (5) Bring new law. (6) More infrastructure, resources & technology deployment. CBI being a non-statutory body should be regulated by new law & should be made statutory body by giving it more powers as specified by 2nd APC.
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Conclusion
CBI being a non-statutory body should be regulated by new law & should be made statutory body by giving it more powers as specified by 2nd APC.
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Topper
Abhishek Singh
2023Polity
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups
Executive
Central Bureau of Investigation - Credibility and Independence
Writing Stats
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