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24/09/22 07:48 AM IST

Freeing the caged parrot

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  • Despite several observations made by the Supreme Court of India (SC) against the inefficient functioning of the CBI nothing has happened to improve the situation.
Measures needed to improve the functioning 
  • The CVC Act should be amended, providing for a five/seven-member CVC, which could broadly assume the role visualized for the Lokpal.
  • Prevent favouritism in selection: The selection process to be more broad-based to prevent favouritism or from controversial persons being appointed.
  • CVC should constitute an advisory committee: Consisting of at least 11 members drawn from criminologists and forensic science experts.
  • This will augment the professional input in its functioning.
  • Expert or professional assistance: CVC should be given the power to go to any expert or professional to assist it in screening complaints.
  • No permission from the government: After assessing a complaint by broad-based CVC, there should be no need to seek prior permission from the government.
  • CBI should be made functionally and financially independent: Of the controls of any government ministry/department.
  • The professional supervision over the investigations of the CBI should rest only with the CVC.
  • The laws relating to whistleblowers and grievance redressal should be placed within the jurisdiction of the CVC.
About CBI 
  • Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating police agency in India.
  • It provides assistance to the Central Vigilance Commission and Lokpal.
  • It functions under the superintendence of the Deptt. of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, Government of India - which falls under the prime minister’s office.
  • However for investigations of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, its superintendence vests with the Central Vigilance Commission.
  • It is also the nodal police agency in India which coordinates investigation on behalf of Interpol Member countries.
  • Its conviction rate is as high as 65 to 70% and it is comparable to the best investigation agencies in the world.
Source- Indian Express 

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