GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words
Discuss the statutory basis, jurisdiction, and functions of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India. Critically analyze the challenges to its autonomy and effectiveness.
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Syllabus: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
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