Appointment of the CBI Director

News: On May 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the meeting of the committee tasked with appointing the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Appointment of the CBI Director.

About the Appointment of the CBI Director

• The appointment of the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is governed by the amended provisions of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946, as introduced through the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. 
• The Director is selected by a high-level committee consisting of the Prime Minister as the Chairperson, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by him.
• In the absence of a recognized Leader of the Opposition, the leader of the largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha serves as a committee member.
• Tenure: 2 years, extendable to 3 more years (1 year at a time).

About Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

• The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is India’s premier investigative agency, primarily responsible for tackling corruption and high-profile criminal cases. 
• It has developed specialized expertise in investigating conventional crimes, economic offences, and complex banking and financial frauds. 
• The CBI also handles cases that involve cross-border or international dimensions, underscoring its role in upholding the integrity of India’s legal and financial systems.