The CBI lacks statutory status, facing political pressure through annual extensions and delayed prosecution sanctions. Granting robust statutory backing via a dedicated Act will ensure structural independence and institutional integrity.
Click to View MoreThe CVC, made statutory after the Vineet Narain judgment, supervises the CBI and advises on vigilance. However, advisory powers, no independent investigation wing, limited jurisdiction, and delays weaken effectiveness. Reforms should expand jurisdiction and grant prosecutorial powers, learning from Hong Kong’s ICAC.
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