Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
1. The CBI is completely exempted from the Right to Information Act, 2005.
2. The CBI can investigate for cross-border crimes.
3. The sanction of state governments is required by CBI under all circumstances.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer
The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption. The CBI is not a statutory body but derives its power to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Section 24 of the RTI Act exempts security and intelligence agencies including the CBI from the ambit of the transparency law except for that related to the allegations of corruption and violations of human rights.
Statement 2 is correct: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is works closely with international law enforcement agencies to geo locate criminals and fugitives and ensure their return to India. CBI is a premier investigative agency and it has substantial experience in investigating complex crimes with international linkages. for example, recently the Central Bureau of Investigation probe into cow smuggling along the India-Bangladesh border.
Statement 3 is incorrect: According to Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act of 1946 under which the CBI functions, the State’s consent is required to extend CBI investigation beyond Union Territories. The Supreme Court and High Courts, however, can order CBI to investigate a crime anywhere in the country without the consent of the state. This is usually done for exceptional and rare cases. Thus, permission is not required for all cases.
