Vineet Narain case

CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION (CVC): STRUCTURE, FUNCTIONS, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

The 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.