In SC, Centre says it sends CBI to States for probes

• The Supreme Court refused to accept at face value the Centre’s claim that it has no control over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Key Highlights:

• The court was hearing an original suit filed under Article 131 of the Constitution
  • The State of West Bengal, accused the Union government of “interfering” in cases originating within the State’s jurisdiction by unilaterally authorising the CBI to probe them.
  • West Bengal said the Centre continues to employ the CBI, though the State had withdrawn its general consent to the agency for investigations within its territory
  • Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946 covers the consent of States for investigation

Prelims Takeaway:

• Art 131
• DSPE,1946