Consider the following statements regarding Central Bureau of Investigation.
1.The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee.
2.The CBI is not a statutory body.
3.It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1956.
Choose the correct statement/s
1 and 2 only
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
1,2 and 3
The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee:
This statement is correct. The Santhanam Committee, also known as the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, recommended the establishment of a central agency to investigate cases of corruption and bribery. The CBI was subsequently set up based on these recommendations.
The CBI is not a statutory body:
This statement is incorrect. The CBI is a statutory body. It was established by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs, and its powers and functions are defined by the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, and later by the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1956.
It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1956:
This statement is correct. The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1956, provides the legal framework for the establishment and functioning of the CBI. The act defines the powers and jurisdiction of the CBI.
Therefore, the correct option is 3 (1, 2, and 3).
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By: Kamal Kashyap