Introduction

The Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI) is India’s premier investigative police agency. It was established on April 1st, 1963 as a response to the issue of bribery and corruption in the country post World War 2. At this time, the CBI was established under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act of 1946. The agency itself reports directly to the Central Government and has jurisdiction over all states across India.

Being one of the most prominent investigative agencies, the CBI is primarily focused on cases of corruption, bribery, malpractice, etc. That being said, it is also commonly known to investigate top-level cases of fraud or the involvement of prominent individuals. For example, the CBI has been involved in cases such as the INX Media Case, Satyam Scandal, and many others.

Functions Of Central Bureau Of Investigation

The following are the functions of the Central Bureau of Investigation:

  • Investigating crimes related to bribery, corruption, fraud, etc. 
  • Acting on cases that are related to central laws and hold national or international significance
  • Maintaining an unbiased and neutral approach to all cases whether involving high-level officers or government officials
  • Investigating prominent cases and serious crimes that require complex and professional insight
  • Documenting statistics for criminal activities and information to maintain a comprehensive database
  • Developing systems and guidelines to reduce the possibility of corrupt activities and uphold the lawful prosecution of criminals
  • Provide training to CI candidates through its various centres 

Apart from these, there are also many auxiliary functions and responsibilities of the Central Bureau Of Investigation. These range from Central Bureau Of Investigation recruitment to public relations and more depending on specific circumstances and requirements.