CBI Full Form

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CBI Full Form

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CBI Full Meaning

So what is the full form of CBI? The CBI, which stands for Central Bureau of Investigation, is the premier investigating agency of India. It was operated under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pension (India). It was originally established to investigate Bribery and governmental corruption. The agency is known to investigate several different economic crimes, special crimes, corruption cases, and other cases. The Central Bureau of Investigation is exempted from the provisions of the Right to Information act.

CBI Organization

CBI was headed by a director, an IAS officer with the rank of Director General of Police. The CBI director is appointed by the high-profile committee constituted under The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act 1946 as amended through the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 and has a two-year term.

The CBI headquarters is located in the CGO complex, near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

The present interim director of the CBI is Praveen Sinha.

CBI Overview

Formation	CBI was formed as Special Police Establishment in 1942
Jurisdiction	Government of India
Headquarters	New Delhi, India
Motto	Integrity, Impartiality, Industry
Employees	Actual Employees - 7274 Sanctioned Employees - 5685 Vacant Employees - 1589
Annual Budget	802.19 Crore
Parent Department	Department of Personnel And Training
Agency Executive	IPS Praveen Sinha

How is the CBI Director is Appointed?

The CBI director is appointed by the Appointment Committee on the recommendation of the Selection Committee as mentioned in the DSPE act 1946 amended through CVC act 2003, and Lokpal and Lokayukta act 1946 respectively. The appointment committee includes:

Prime Minister - Chairperson
Leader of the opposition of Lok sabha or single largest opposition party of Lok Sabha, if the former is not present due to the lack of the mandated strength in the Lok Sabha - member.
Chief Justice of India or Supreme Court Judge by the Chief Justice - Member.

While making suggestions, the committee consists of the views of the outgoing director.

The selection committee constituted under DSPE Act 1946 nominates a certain number of names to the appointment committee, one among them is assigned as a CBI director by the Appointment Committee. The selection committee includes:

Central Vigilance Commissioner	Chairperson
Vigilance Commissioner	Members
Secretary to the government of India in Incharge of the Ministry of home affairs in Central Government	Members
Secretariat, Cabinet Secretary, Coordination and Public Grievances	Members

CBI Cases

The different high-profile cases solved by the CBI include:

Bhanwari Devi Murder Case
Satyam Scandal
INX Media case
Sister Abhaya Murder Case

CBI Functions

To coordinate the activities of various state police forces and anti-corruption agencies.
The CBI can take up any case of public importance and investigate it on the behalf of the State Government.
Maintaining Crime Statistics and disseminating criminal information.
Investigating the case of corruption, bribery, and misconduct of Central Government Employees.
The main function of Central Bureau Investigation is to prevent corruption and maintain integrity in administration. It works under the supervision of the Central Vigilance Commission in matters relating to the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
The CBI is the main investing agency of the Government of India. It is not a statutory body. The powers of CBI are derived from DSPE Act, 1946.
Investigate the case of special crimes such as bomb blasts, terrorism, kidnapping for ransom of mafias committed by the mafia/ the underworld.

FAQs on CBI Full Form

Q1. What are the Jurisdiction, Powers and Restrictions of CBI?

Ans. The legal powers of CBI, long form Central Bureau Investigation, are derived from the DSPE Act, 1946 which communicates powers, duties, benefits, and liabilities on the Delhi Special Police Establishment and officers of Union territories. The central government may extend CBI powers, jurisdiction to any areas except Union Territories for investigation, subject to the government’s consent of the respective state. Members of the CBI or at the above rank of sub-inspector may be considered officers in charge of police stations. Under the act, CBI can only investigate after receiving notifications from the government.

Q2. When was CBI Exempted from the Right to Information Act?

Ans. The CBI was exempted from the provision of the right to information act on 9 June 2011 (with similar exemptions to National Intelligence Grid, Directorate General of Income Tax Investigation) and National Investing Agency (NIA) based on national security.

Q3. Who was the Founding Director of the CBI?

Ans. D.P. Kohli was the founding director of the CBI. He held the CBI office from April 1, 1963, to May 31, 1968.