Consider the following statements regarding the Central Bureau of Investigation
(CBI):
1. It was established in 1963 based on the recommend
ations of the Santhanam
Committee.
2. It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
3. For investigations under the Prevention of Corruption Act, it is under the
superintendence of the Central Vigilance Commission.
4. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The CBI was established in 1963
based on the Santhanam Committee recommendations. It derives powers from
the DSPE Act 1946. For corruption cases, it is under CVC superintendence.
Statement 4 is incorrect as CBI operates under the Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pensions, not Home Affairs.
Explanation: Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The CBI was established in 1963
based on the Santhanam Committee recommendations. It derives powers from
the DSPE Act 1946. For corruption cases, it is under CVC superintendence.
Statement 4 is incorrect as CBI operates under the Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pensions, not Home Affairs.