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CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It is the primary investigative police agency in India. It operates under the supervision of the Department of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances. It is a part of the Government of India and falls under the Prime Minister's office. This body was created by means of an executive resolution in 1963. 

Non-constitutional bodies like CBI are important from the perspective of UPSC IAS Examinations. They fall under the general studies paper 2, particularly under the polity section. In this article, we shall discuss CBI, its establishment, organization, composition, and the CBI Academy in detail.

Also, read about the National Investigation Agency (NIA) from the perspective of UPSC Exams.

What is the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating agency of India. It was set up in 1963 by the GoI to investigate cases of corruption, economic offenses, and other serious crimes. 

  • A Director heads the CBI. The Prime Minister, on the recommendation of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), appoints him.
  • The CBI has its headquarters in New Delhi and has offices in all states and union territories of India. 
  • The CBI has a wide range of powers. This includes the power to register cases, investigate crimes, and arrest suspects. It also has the power to search and seize property.
  • The CBI is a highly respected agency. It has a reputation for being impartial and professional. It has played a major role in investigating and prosecuting high-profile cases. 

CBI Motto 

Industry, Impartiality, and Integrity.

Mission 

CBI provides leadership and direction to police forces and also acts as the nodal agency for enhancing interstate and international cooperation in the enforcement of the law. It also upholds the constitution of India and the law of the land through in depth investigation and successful prosecution of Offences.

Vision

The vision of CBI is based on its motto and mission. It is also based on the need for professionalism, transparency, adaptability to change, and the use of science and technology.

  • CBI focuses on combating corruption in public life and investigating serious offences.
  • It helps fight cyber and high-technology crime.
  • CBI upholds human rights and protects the environment, art, antiques, and our heritage.
  • The organization plays a leading role in the war against national and transnational organized crime.
  • CBI aims to create a healthy work environment. It works to promote team-building, free communication, and mutual trust at work.
  • It develops effective procedures for the successful investigation and prosecution of cases.
  • CBI strives for excellence and professionalism in all aspects of its functioning to achieve high levels of success.

Establishment of CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was set up in 1963 by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Later, it was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel. The Special Police Establishment (which looked into vigilance cases) set in 1941 was merged with the CBI. The recommendation for the establishment of CBI was given by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962-1964). CBI is not a statutory body. It generally derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act 1946. CBI plays an important role in the prevention of corruption and maintaining integrity in administration. It is the main investigating agency of the central government. It also assists the Central Vigilance Commission and Lokpal.

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Organizational Structure of CBI

Originally (1963), the CBI was set up with the following 6 divisions:

  • Investigation and anti-corruption division Delhi special police establishment
  • Technical division
  • Crime Records and Statistics division
  • Research division
  • Legal and general division
  • Administration division.

At present (2019), the CBI has the following 7 divisions:

  • Anti-corruption division
  • Economic offences division
  • Special crimes division
  • Policy and coordination division
  • Administration division
  • Directorate of prosecution
  • Central Forensic Science Laboratory.

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Composition of the CBI

The composition of the CBI is as follows:

  • The CBI is led by a director whom a Special Director or an Additional Director assists.
  • The CBI has a team of joint directors, deputy Inspector General, superintendents of police, and other police personnel.
  • The CBI has around 5,000 staff members, 125 forensic scientists, and 250 law officers.
  • The CBI director is also the Inspector General of Police, Delhi Special Police Establishment.
  • The director has a two-year tenure in office as per the CVC Act, 2003.
  • The central government appoints the CBI director based on the recommendation of a three-member committee. The committee consists of the following members:
    • Prime Minister, 
    • the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, and 
    • The Chief Justice of India or a nominated Supreme Court judge.
  • The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 established a Directorate of Prosecution within the CBI.
    • A director heads the Directorate of Prosecution. He must be at least a Joint Secretary to the Government of India.
  • A committee appoints officers with the rank of SP in CBI. The committee comprises: 
    • the Central Vigilance Commissioner, 
    • the Vigilance Commissioner, 
    • the Secretary of the Home Ministry, and 
    • The Secretary of the Department of Personnel.
  • The Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Act, 2014 states that: 

If there is no recognized Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the leader of the largest single opposition party in the Lok Sabha becomes a member of the committee.

Also, read the Difference between the Commissioner of Police and the Director General of Police here.

Functions of CBI

The functions of CBI are as follows:

  • The CBI, India's primary investigative agency, operates under the authority of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, rather than being a statutory body.
  • Its key mission is to combat corruption and uphold administrative integrity, particularly in compliance with the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, under the supervision of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
  • The CBI investigates cases related to violations of economic and fiscal laws, such as customs, central excise, income tax, and foreign exchange regulations, often in response to departmental requests or consultations.
  • It also handles serious crimes with national and international implications, often involving professional criminals or organized crime groups.
  • The CBI plays a coordinating role among various state police forces and anti-corruption agencies.
  • Upon a state government's request, the CBI can investigate cases of significant public importance.
  • Additionally, the CBI maintains crime statistics and shares criminal information.
  • As India's representative, the CBI handles correspondence with INTERPOL.

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Types of Cases Handled by the CBI

The CBI has the following types of cases under its jurisdiction:

  • Corruption cases: The CBI investigates cases of corruption. This can include cases of bribery, extortion, and other forms of corruption. The CBI has a special division called the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB). This branch handles the investigation of corruption-related cases.
  • Economic offences: The CBI investigates cases of economic offences. This can include fraud, cheating, and other forms of economic crime. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) handles the investigation of economic offences.
  • Special crimes: The CBI investigates special crimes, including terrorism and kidnapping. Other crimes that have national or international ramifications are also investigated. The Special Crimes Branch (SCB) is responsible for investigating special crimes.
  • Suo moto cases: The CBI can also start investigations on its own without any external prompting. These are known as suo moto cases. The CBI can initiate suo moto investigations on the basis of information received from the public, the media, or other sources.

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Need for Institutional Reforms in CBI
  • Establishing the CBI as an autonomous investigative agency, free from the administrative control of the Central Government.
  • Ensuring functional independence to conduct investigations without unwarranted political or bureaucratic influence.
  • Strengthening legal provisions to protect the CBI's autonomy and impartiality.
  • Jurisdiction and Coordination: Clearly defining its jurisdiction to prevent conflicts with state police forces and ensuring seamless cooperation, collaboration, and information sharing with state agencies for efficient investigations.
  • Legal Framework: Reviewing and modernizing existing laws to enhance investigative powers, legally support investigative techniques, and simplify legal procedures to expedite investigations and trials.
  • Technological Advancement: Investing in state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure to provide the CBI with modern tools for digital forensics, data analysis, and crime mapping.

Challenges Faced by CBI

The CBI faces several challenges in its operations:

  • The CBI has limited manpower, budget, and infrastructure. This can hinder its ability to conduct effective investigations.
  • The agency often faces allegations of political interference. This can compromise its independence and impartiality.
  • The CBI encounters delays in obtaining necessary approvals and clearances. This leads to delays in initiating or progressing investigations.
  • Collaboration with state police forces can be challenging due to jurisdictional issues. The investigative approaches may also vary.
  • The CBI faces many legal complexities, such as delays in court proceedings and complex legal procedures.
  • Maintaining public trust is essential. Any perception of bias, corruption, or inefficiency can undermine the agency's credibility.
  • In cases involving transnational crimes, coordinating investigations and legal procedures can be difficult.
  • Keeping pace with emerging cybercrime trends presents ongoing challenges.
  • Continuous skill development of CBI personnel is crucial to enhance expertise.

Director of Central Bureau of Investigation

The Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the head of the agency. The director oversees the operations of the CBI. He works to maintain the agency's integrity and professionalism.

List of Important Directors of CBI in India

CBI Director

Tenure

Description

D. P. Kohli

1963-1968

First Director of the CBI, instrumental in establishing the agency.

F. V. Arul

1968-1971

Strengthened the CBI's organizational structure and expanded investigative reach.

D. Sen

1971-1977

Prioritized combating corruption and enhancing coordination with state police forces.

John Lobo

1977-1979

Emphasized professionalism, integrity, and investigating major crimes.

R. D. Singh

1979-1980

Advanced forensic capabilities and technology use in investigations.

S. N. Mathur

1980-1985

Improved effectiveness and efficiency of investigative processes.

M. G. Katre

1985-1988

Promoted professional development and modern investigative techniques.

Vijay Rama Rao

1988-1990

Strengthened capabilities in investigating economic offenses and corruption.

Dr. R. K. Raghavan

1999-2001

Focused on high-profile investigations and international cooperation.

Ashwani Kumar

2008-2010

Enhanced capabilities in tackling cybercrime and proactive approach in fighting corruption.

Ranjit Sinha

2012-2014

Initiated high-profile investigations and faced controversies regarding alleged interference.

Alok Verma

2017-2019

Strengthened institutional framework and promoted transparency.

Rishi Kumar Shukla

2019-2020

Emphasized technological capabilities and effective coordination with state police forces.

CBI versus State Police

The role of the Special Police Establishment, a division of CBI, is supplementary to that of the

state police forces. The Special Police Establishment also enjoys the concurrent powers of

investigation and prosecution for offences under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. To avoid the duplication and overlapping of cases, some administrative arrangements have been made which are as follows:

  • The state police force shall take up such cases start hours concerned with the state government affairs or employees, Even if they involve certain central government employees.
  • The special police establishment shall take up such cases which are concerned with the central Governments affair or employees, even if they involve certain state government employees.
  • The special police establishment also take up the case against the employees of public undertakings are the statutory bodies that are established and it’s financed by the central government.

Difference Between Case Investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) And CBI

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was constituted after the Mumbai terror attack in 2008 mainly for the investigation of incidents of terrorist attacks, funding of terrorism and other terror-related crime. CBI, on the other hand, investigates crimes of corruption, economic offences and serious and organised crime other than terrorism.

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UPSC Practice Questions on the Central Bureau Of Investigation

Consider the following questions with respect to the Central Bureau Of Investigation:

  • The CBI is a constitutional body.
  • The CBI acts as the National Central Bureau of Interpol in India.

Choose the incorrect statements:

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2

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Central Bureau of Investigation - FAQs

At present (2019),the CBI has the following 7 divisions:Anti corruption divisionEconomic offences divisionSpecial crimes divisionPolicy and coordination divisionAdministration divisionDirectorate of prosecutionCentral forensic science laboratory.

The body functions as an attached office of the Department of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension and Public Grievances which falls under the Prime Minister's Office

The Central Bureau of Investigation is the premier investigative agency in India. This body was created by means of an executive resolution in 1963.

The CBI is headed by director. He is assisted by a Special Director or an Additional Director. In addition, it has a number of joint directors, deputy Inspector General, superintendents of police and all other usual ranks of police personnel. It has about 5000 staff members, about 125forensic scientists and about 250 law officers.

The CBI Academy is located at Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh and started functioning in 1996.
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