What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the two Bills — Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Bill 2021 and The Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Bill 2021 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to extend the tenure of the CBI and ED chief to a maximum of five years from the present… Continue reading Bills to extend tenures of CBI, ED chiefs introduced in Lok Sabha
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Centre brings Ordinances to extend tenure of ED, CBI directors up to 5 years
What is the News? The Government of India has brought two ordinances to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) directors up to 5 years. Note: Currently, the tenure of chiefs of ED and CBI is two years. While they can not be removed (with some exceptions) before their tenure… Continue reading Centre brings Ordinances to extend tenure of ED, CBI directors up to 5 years
General consent for CBI: The law, and political reasons for its denial
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the Case3 What is general consent?4 What does the withdrawal of general consent mean? What is the news? Recently, the Supreme Court expressed concern about states withdrawing general consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). About the Case The CBI had filed the affidavit after the court inquired… Continue reading General consent for CBI: The law, and political reasons for its denial
CBI, ED can’t keep sword hanging over accused: Supreme Court
Source: Times of India Contents1 What is the news?2 About the case:3 About the delays in the investigation:4 Court observations about Issues with CBI and ED probes: What is the news? The Supreme Court recently stated that the investigation agencies (CBI, ED) should not keep the “sword hanging” over the accused and there must be… Continue reading CBI, ED can’t keep sword hanging over accused: Supreme Court
Madras HC’s CBI reform ideas may be unpalatable to GoI. But change along similar lines is sorely needed
Source: Times of India Relevance: This article explains the issues surrounding the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Synopsis: The Madras High Court’s direction to reform CBI, is a reminder for the government to pursue reforms in the organization. Contents1 Introduction:2 About the case:3 Other issues with the CBI:4 About reforming CBI and the government decisions:5… Continue reading Madras HC’s CBI reform ideas may be unpalatable to GoI. But change along similar lines is sorely needed
CBI alerts States, U.T.s and Central agencies to malicious software threat
News: Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has sent alerts to all the States, Union Territories and the central agencies on a malicious software named Cerberus threat that is taking advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic. Facts: Cerberus:It is a banking Trojan which is primarily used to steal financial data such as credit card numbers. It uses a… Continue reading CBI alerts States, U.T.s and Central agencies to malicious software threat
CBI forms unit to check online child abuse cases
News:The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has set up an Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OCSAE) Prevention/Investigation Unit. Facts: About the unit: The unit will probe offences covered under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code(IPC),the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Information Technology(IT) Act and other relevant laws. It will… Continue reading CBI forms unit to check online child abuse cases
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
News: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has announced that a Centralised Technology Vertical (CTV) will be set up within CBI Facts: Centralised Technology Vertical (CTV): The propose CTV will be operational by 2020. It will help real-time information sharing with investigators across India. About Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): It is the premier… Continue reading Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
CBI should have statutory status like CAG: Ranjan Gogoi
Chief Justice of India(CJI) has suggested a comprehensive legislation to give Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) a statutory status equivalent to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). He has listed various key concerns with the CBI such as (a)legal ambiguity (b)weak human resource (c)lack of adequate investment (d)accountability and (e)political and administrative interference. He has also… Continue reading CBI should have statutory status like CAG: Ranjan Gogoi
Disclose details of case probed,CIC tells CBI
Central information commission has directed the CBI to disclose details of a case it had investigated.CIC dismissed the CBI’s argument of being exempt from disclosure under Section 24 of the RTI act. The order by CIC came on an RTI application which has asked for information from CBI regarding the inquiry into irregular appointment of… Continue reading Disclose details of case probed,CIC tells CBI
