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 MorePolitical influence over agencies like the CBI and ED undermines India’s democracy and federalism. Structural flaws—including executive control and opaque appointments—result in the targeting of rivals and low conviction rates. Restoring integrity requires statutory independence, financial autonomy, and adopting robust global models like Hong Kong’s ICAC.
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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