Which of the following is/are true regarding functions of CBI?

1) CBI is ‘National Central Bureau’ of Interpol in India.

2) CBI does not handle cases related to infringement of fiscal and economic laws.

a. Only 1

b. Only 2

c. Both 1 and 2

d. None of the above

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:

Functions of CBI -

Cases of corruption, bribery, etc. of Union government employees is investigated by it.

Cases relating to infringement of fiscal and economic laws, customs and central excise, income tax etc., are also investigated.

But such cases are taken on request of the concerned department or CBI acts as a consultant to them.

Grave crimes of national and international effects, committed by organized gangs are also investigated.

Activities of anti-corruption agencies and various state police forces are coordinated by CBI.

State Government can request CBI to take up any case of public importance for investigation.

CBI maintains and shares criminal records and crime statistics.

CBI normally restricts its ambit to anti-corruption offences committed by Union Government employees.

It is only on request of state government or order of the Supreme/High Court that CBI looks into crimes like murder, kidnapping etc.

CBI is ‘National Central Bureau’ of Interpol in India.

CBI has a separate Interpol wing to coordinate with Interpol’s member nations.

CBI and State Police -

Special Police Establishment is a division of CBI.

It is supplementary to that of the state police forces. Following provisions help avoid overlapping of cases -

The cases which substantially involve Union Government’s affairs or employees are taken up by the SPE. They may involve some State Government employees.

The cases which substantially involve State Government’s affairs or employees are taken up by the state police force. They may involve some Union Government employees.

Cases against employees of public undertakings or statutory bodies established and financed by the Union Government will be taken up by SPE.