This Exam Covers:

1. Establishment and History of CBI:
   • Origin of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from the Special Police Establishment (SPE) in 1941.
   • Formation of CBI in 1963 by the Ministry of Home Affairs resolution.
2. Legal Framework Governing CBI:
   • The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, as the primary legal basis for the CBI’s powers and jurisdiction.
   • Amendments and provisions related to CBI’s jurisdiction, including the need for state government consent.
3. Functions and Powers of CBI:
   • Investigating corruption, economic offences, serious crimes, and organized crime.
   • Coordinating with anti-corruption agencies and state police forces.
   • CBI’s role in handling national and international crime investigations and its affiliation with Interpol.
4. Motto, Mission, and Vision of CBI:
   • Motto: Industry, Impartiality, and Integrity.
   • Mission: Uphold the Constitution of India, provide leadership in law enforcement, and combat corruption.
   • Vision: Promote professionalism, transparency, and use of technology in law enforcement.
5. Composition and Appointments in CBI:
   • Structure and hierarchy of the CBI, including the role of the Director, Special Directors, and other officials.
   • Process of appointment for the Director of CBI and changes introduced by the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013), CVC Act (2003), and subsequent amendments.
   • The role of various committees in the appointment of CBI officers.
6. CBI vs. State Police:
   • Distinction between the powers and jurisdiction of the CBI and state police forces.
   • Procedures to avoid duplication of investigation and overlapping of cases between CBI and state police.
7. Judicial Oversight and Legal Precedents:
   • Supreme Court rulings affecting CBI’s powers and procedures, such as the invalidation of prior sanction requirements for investigations against senior bureaucrats under certain conditions.
8. Operational Scope and Limitations:
   • The conditions under which CBI can exercise its powers within states, highlighting the necessity of state government consent.
   • The CBI’s limitations in terms of territorial jurisdiction and the requirement of prior permission from the Central Government for investigating certain categories of officials.
9. Role of CBI in International Cooperation:
   • Functioning as the National Central Bureau of Interpol in India and coordinating with international law enforcement agencies.
10. Amendments Affecting CBI’s Operational Framework:
    • Key amendments to the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act affecting the CBI’s powers, tenure of the Director, and other structural changes.

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