Q. Consider the following statements about Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
1. It is governed by CBI Act 1946.
2. The jurisdiction of CBI is confined to Delhi and Union Territories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
About Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
The CBI is governed by The Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946. The jurisdiction of CBI is confined to Delhi and Union Territories under this Act. Section 5 of the DSPE Act empowers special police establishments (SPEs), including CBI, to investigate cases in the States.
Section 6 of the DSPE Act restricts the powers of SPEs under section 5 and puts the condition of the consent of the State Government to investigate any case in that state.
The CBI must mandatorily obtain the consent of the state government concerned before beginning to investigate a crime in a state. It can be either case-specific or general.
Source: EPIC November 2021
