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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is India's leading investigative agency, facing challenges such as political interference, allegations of bias, and resource shortages that hinder its effectiveness. To improve its credibility and public trust, recommendations include enhancing autonomy, increasing funding, and streamlining processes. Addressing these issues is crucial for the CBI to effectively combat crime and corruption, thereby restoring confidence in the agency and the government.

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is India's leading investigative agency, facing challenges such as political interference, allegations of bias, and resource shortages that hinder its effectiveness. To improve its credibility and public trust, recommendations include enhancing autonomy, increasing funding, and streamlining processes. Addressing these issues is crucial for the CBI to effectively combat crime and corruption, thereby restoring confidence in the agency and the government.

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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

 The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is a multidisciplinary investigation agency


of the Government of India that investigates corruption-related cases, economic
offences, and cases of conventional crime.
 As India’s foremost investigative agency, it provides a centralized mechanism for
high-quality investigations.

Challenges faced by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

The challenges faced by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are:

Political Interference – Time and again, the CBI has been accused of being influenced by the
political establishment and lacking true independence in its investigations.

Excessive political interference in its functioning has made the Supreme Court call the CBI
a “caged parrot speaking in its master’s voice”.

Allegations of Bias – There have been allegations of the CBI being biased in its investigations,
favoring certain political parties or individuals.

There have been concerns about the selective nature of some of the CBI’s prosecutions.

Misuse by the Central Government – Critics argue that successive Central Governments have
used the CBI to haunt political opponents and coerce state governments to fall in line.

Accountability Issues – Questions have been raised about the CBI’s accountability mechanisms,
with concerns about the lack of proper oversight and transparency in its functioning.

Shortage of Manpower and Resources – The agency has been plagued by a shortage of
personnel, infrastructure, and financial resources, hampering its investigative capabilities.

This has led to challenges in handling the increasing workload and complexity of cases.

Perception of Ineffectiveness – The CBI’s image has at times been tarnished by perceptions of
ineffectiveness, particularly in high-profile cases or when its actions have been perceived as
inadequate.

This has led to a loss of public trust in the agency’s ability to deliver justice.
Delayed Investigations – The CBI has been criticized for the slow pace of its investigations,
leading to delays in justice and eroding public confidence.

Factors such as lack of resources, manpower, and procedural complexities have contributed to
these delays.
Steps need to be taken:
Non-Intervention: The central government should refrain from meddling with the CBI's
investigations and operations in order to stop the central bureau of inquiry in India from losing
credibility. The Supreme court also asked the government to give the CBI additional autonomy in
2019.
Process of appointment: The CBI director's appointment procedure has to be more open and
merit-based.
Adequate funding: The central government must give the CBI enough money to cover the cost
of its facilities, staff, and other resources. For instance, the CBI received funding for a new
headquarters building in 2018.
Accountability: The national government must make sure that any misbehaviour by CBI agents
is punished.
Legal framework: To ensure the CBI's independence and openness, the central government
should tighten its laws. As an illustration, the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, which created a
separate anti-corruption authority, was passed.
Process streamlining: To avoid delays, the CBI should be encouraged to streamline its
investigation and prosecution procedures.
Specialized training: To improve the skills and capabilities of CBI officials, the central
government should offer them specialized training. The CBI should start an ongoing online
training program for its officers.
Collaboration: The central government should promote better CBI-other law enforcement
agency coordination.
Public confidence: The central government should endeavour to restore public confidence in the
CBI by guaranteeing accountability and transparency. For instance, the CBI should start a fresh
campaign to educate the public about corruption and related crimes.
Implementation of recommendations: To enhance effectiveness, the government should
implement the recommendations of various committees and commissions into practice.

The CBI should regain its credibility to enhance its effectiveness in fighting crimes. This would
lead to increased public confidence in the agency's ability to bring the guilty to justice, deter
others from engaging in corrupt activities and improve law and order. It would also help restore
the credibility of the Indian government, as the CBI is a key agency in ensuring accountability
and transparency in public institutions.

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