A Delhi court has upheld the finding of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) which ruled out any foul play in the 2019 car accident involving the survivor of the Unnao gang rape.
About Central Bureau of Investigation:
Establishment:
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was set up in 1963 by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Later, it was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel and now it enjoys the status of an attached office.
The Special Police Establishment (which looked into vigilance cases) setup in 1941 was also merged with the CBI.
The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–1964).
The CBI is not a statutory body. It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
Functions:
The CBI is the main investigating agency of the Central Government.
It plays an important role in the prevention of corruption and maintaining integrity in administration.
It also provides assistance to the Central Vigilance Commission and Lokpal.
Composition of CBI:
The CBI is headed by a Director.
The Director of CBI has been provided security of two-year tenure in office by the CVC Act, 2003.
The Central Government shall appoint the Director of CBI on the recommendation of a three-member committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India or Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by him.
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