Bihar orders CBI to seek permission before investigating state officials
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Why in news
The Bihar government issued a notification requiring the CBI to obtain prior state permission before investigating state government officials, while exempting Central Government employees.
Background
The Bihar Home Department issued the notification on September 3, 2026, under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. It mandates prior consent for actions against Bihar state public servants, employees of state-controlled corporations, or institutions receiving state financial assistance.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillDelhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946: Governs the powers and jurisdiction of the CBI.
- FactThe notification was issued by the Bihar Home Department on September 3, 2026.
- FactCBI permission is required for Bihar state officials but not for Central Government employees or PSUs under direct central control.
- Act / BillThe notification covers offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of state-level restrictions on the CBI's jurisdiction on the principle of federalism and the integrity of anti-corruption investigations.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Conflict between state autonomy over state employees and the central agency's mandate to ensure impartial investigations.
- Institutional bottleneck: Potential for 'shielding' of state officials by requiring executive consent before initiating criminal probes.
Keywords: Federalism · CBI · Delhi Special Police Establishment Act · State Autonomy · Anti-corruption · Jurisdiction
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