Question

Which of the following statements about the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is true?

• A. The CBI can investigate any case in India without State Government approval
• B. The CBI operates under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India
• C. The CBI primarily reports to the Ministry of Finance
• D. The CBI requires the consent of State Governments to investigate cases within their jurisdiction

Hint:

The CBI needs state consent for investigating cases within states, unless the case is of national importance or falls under central jurisdiction.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To solve this, let’s understand the role and powers of the CBI: 
1. Step 1: What is the CBI? 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating agency in India. It handles cases related to serious crimes, corruption, and other special investigations.
2. Step 2: CBI's Jurisdiction. 
The CBI cannot investigate cases in states without the consent of the respective state government unless the case is referred by the state government or authorized by the central government. 
It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, not under the Supreme Court or the Ministry of Finance.
3. Step 3: Correct Answer Explanation. 
Option (4) is correct because the CBI requires the consent of the State Government to investigate cases within its jurisdiction unless it is a case under the purview of central laws.