Central Bureau of Investigation
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the domestic crime investigating agency of India. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Originally set up to investigate bribery and governmental corruption, in 1965 it received expanded jurisdiction to investigate breaches of central laws enforceable by the Government of India, multi-state organised crime, multi-agency or international cases. CBI is exempted from the provisions of the Right to Information Act. CBI is India's officially designated single point of contact to act as the liaison with Interpol. The CBI headquarter is located in CGO Complex, near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
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SC orders CBI probe into nexus between banks and builders across major citiesThe Supreme Court has instructed the CBI to launch seven preliminary investigations into suspected collusion between major banks and real estate developers across several Indian cities. This action..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CBI arrests revenue official in Udhampur for accepting bribe; gets 14 days custody of accusedA patwari from Udhampur district, J&K, was apprehended by the CBI for accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 from a complainant seeking a land record copy. The patwari had allegedly rejected the complainant's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kerala HC orders CBI probe into assets of Pinarayi’s chief principal secyIndiaTimes - Published | |
Hight courts should call in CBI only if they feel fair probe unlikely by state police: SCIndiaTimes - Published | |
Can’t attach criminality to state cabinet decision: SC on WB teacher postsThe Supreme Court overturned the Calcutta High Court's order for a CBI probe into the West Bengal cabinet's decision to create supernumerary teacher posts in May 2022. The court emphasized that..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC quashes Calcutta HC's order for CBI probe into creation of supernumerary teacher postsThe Supreme Court partially overturned a Calcutta high court order for a CBI probe into West Bengal's creation of supernumerary school staff posts, but upheld the CBI investigation into the appointment..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ashwini Vaishnaw to CBI: Embrace AI, work with academia on tackling crimes of futureUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the challenges posed by AI-related crimes and questioned accountability for such crimes. He urged CBI to collaborate with academic and technological..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bhupesh Baghel named in CBI FIR on Mahadev scamIndiaTimes - Published | |
Mahadev betting app case: CBI names former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel in FIRFormer Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel has been named as an accused in a new FIR by the CBI in the Mahadev betting app case. Baghel had earlier accused PM Modi and Amit Shah of protecting the app...IndiaTimes - Published | |
CBI court clears judge Nirmal Yadav in cash-at-door caseIndiaTimes - Published | |
After 17 years, CBI court clears former HC judge Nirmal Yadav, 3 others in cash-at-judge's-door case, acquitting Rs 15 lakhFormer Punjab and Haryana High Court judge, Justice Nirmal Yadav, was acquitted in a 17-year-old corruption case involving Rs 15 lakh cash delivery mix-up.DNA - Published | |
Caught red-handed: CBI nabs 2 cops taking Rs 2.5LThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Delhi Police head constable and a constable for taking a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh from a complainant. They had demanded Rs 5 lakh to not implicate..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mahadev app scam: CBI raids carried out 'to generate content for PM Modi's speech' says Bhupesh BaghelIndiaTimes - Published | Top posts at RAW, IB, CBI, Delhi Police to fall vacant in next three monthsSeveral key positions in India's top investigative agencies will soon be vacant, including heads of RAW, IB, CBI, and Delhi police. Sanjay Arora, Tapan Deka, and Ravi Sinha are among those set to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Karnataka pulls out affidavit in DKS support from SCIn a surprising move, the Karnataka government withdrew its affidavit defending the decision to revoke consent for a CBI probe into deputy CM D K Shivakumar’s alleged disproportionate assets. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Betting app: CBI searches Bhupesh Baghel housesCBI conducted searches at multiple residences in Raipur and Bhilai in connection with the Mahadev Book app betting scam. Among those searched were former CM Bhupesh Baghel's residence and those of..IndiaTimes - Published |
CBI conducts searches at former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's residenceBaghel was set to reach Delhi today for the meeting of the All India Congress Committee's 'Drafting Committee' constituted for the AICC meeting to be held in Ahmedabad (Gujarat) on 8 and 9 April.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | CBI files case against passport official for disproportionate assetsThe CBI filed a case against Deepak Chandra, a Senior Passport Superintendent in Ghaziabad, for possessing assets worth Rs. 85,06,900, disproportionate to his known income. Searches at his homes in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Disha Salian case: FIR filed against Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea Chakraborty, Dino Morea, Suraj Pancholi and othersAn FIR has been filed against Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea Chakraborty, and others in connection with Disha Salian's death. Salian's father alleges political cover-up and demands a fresh CBI investigation...IndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court: PIL on Karnataka 'honeytrap' will be listed for hearing soonSupreme Court Monday assured early hearing to a PIL petitioner who sought CBI probe into "troubling allegations" made on the floor of the Karnataka assembly that a CM-aspirant had honey-trapped several..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Grateful', says Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer after CBI files closure report in Sushant Singh Rajput's death caseAfter the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a closure report in the alleged suicide case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, actress Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer Satish Maneshinde welcomed the move..DNA - Published | CBI closes actor Sushant Singh Rajput death case, clears Rhea ChakrabortyThe CBI has closed the investigation into actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, giving a clean chit to Rhea Chakraborty. Rajput was found dead on June 14, 2020, initiating multiple probes. The closure..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sushant Singh Rajput death case: The timeline of events and key controversiesThe CBI submitted a closure report on Sushant Singh Rajput's death, stating no evidence of external involvement. Despite extensive investigations and public speculation over foul play and financial..IndiaTimes - Published | CBI files closure report in actor Sushant Singh Rajput death caseIndiaTimes - Published |
Disha Salian case: 'Attempt to malign Aaditya Thackeray's name,' says Sanjay RautShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticizes the move by Disha Salian's father seeking a fresh CBI probe into her death, calling it a political attempt to malign youth leader Aaditya Thackeray. He..IndiaTimes - Published | Disha Salian's father to move HC for CBI probe into her deathIndiaTimes - Published |
MLAs demand CBI probe into 17 unexplained deaths after wedding feast in J&K’s BudhalIndiaTimes - Published | CBI must investigate builder-bank nexus: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has called for a CBI probe into the alleged builder-bank nexus causing distress to homebuyers due to delayed projects. SC wants a detailed proposal from the agency to investigate,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kolkata RG Kar hospital rape-murder victim's kin can pursue plea for further CBI probe: SCThe Supreme Court has allowed the parents of the RG Kar hospital rape-murder victim to seek a further CBI investigation through the Calcutta High Court. Though the accused has been sentenced to life..IndiaTimes - Published | RG Kar rape-murder case: SC allows parents of victim to pursue CBI probe plea in Calcutta HCIndiaTimes - Published |
IHFL, DB promoters get relief in DHFL-Yes Bank loan fraud caseThe special court rejected the CBI chargesheet against Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd and others in the Rs 4,733 crore DHFL-Yes Bank loan fraud case, citing insufficient evidence. The court also..IndiaTimes - Published | Blank ‘accused column’ in CBI’s Ranya FIR worries netas & babusIn the case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, the CBI's FIR in the gold-smuggling racket has left the accused column blank, giving them flexibility in summoning individuals. The DRI suspects a..IndiaTimes - Published |
CBI searches NCLT ex-official’s premises in Rs 1 crore bribery caseCBI raided the premises of a retired NCLT official in a bribery case involving a legal firm and an NCLT litigant. The firm allegedly demanded Rs 1.5 crore for a favourable order, later reduced to Rs 1..IndiaTimes - Published | CBI, Kerala Police arrest Lithuanian national wanted by US for crypto-linked money launderingIndiaTimes - Published |
CBI arrests J&K official for accepting job-related bribe via UPIIndiaTimes - Published | Who is 'Abhishek Banerjee' named in CBI's chargesheet on the West Bengal job scam?IndiaTimes - Published |
French firm's allegations will impact Mumbai's image: OppositionMumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad called for a CBI probe into allegations of corruption against MMRDA by Systra, emphasizing the impact on Mumbai's reputation. Aaditya Thackeray and Rohit Pawar..IndiaTimes - Published | CBI submits status report in RG Kar case at Sealdah courtThe CBI submitted a status report and plans to file a supplementary chargesheet in the rape-murder case at R G Kar Medical College. Sanjay Roy has been convicted and sentenced to life. Abhijit Mondal..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC grants bail to 'middleman' Michel in Agusta chopper caseThe Supreme Court has granted bail to British arms consultant and alleged middleman, Christian James Michel, in the AgustaWestland chopper scam. Despite CBI's opposition and continued investigation,..IndiaTimes - Published | Appeal against Raja acquittal in 2G case ripe for hearing: CBIThe CBI has urged the Delhi High Court for multiple dates to hear its appeal against the acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja and 16 others in the 2G spectrum allocation case. The appeal,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Arms licences scam: J&K HC seeks MHA’s status report on prosecution sanction of IAS officersThe Jammu & Kashmir High Court has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to submit its final decision regarding the prosecution of IAS officers involved in the arms licenses scam. Advocate Shakeel..IndiaTimes - Published | Dhankhar: How can CJI play role in executive appointments?Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned the involvement of the CJI in executive appointments, such as selecting the CBI director, and called for a review of such rules. He emphasized the need to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi court slams CBI for 'defiance' & 'veil of secrecy' over truthA Delhi court criticised the CBI for failing to produce crime files in a Rs 2,435 crore bank fraud case involving CG Power and Industrial Solutions and its ex-promoter Gautam Thapar. The court..IndiaTimes - Published | CBI probing Coast Guard ex-chief for tampering of ACRsCBI has filed an FIR against former Coast Guard director general K Natrajan for allegedly tampering with confidential reports of senior officers. The probe found irregularities and manipulations,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tirupati Laddu Prasadam row: CBI arrests four people in ghee adulteration caseOn the orders of the Supreme Court, the CBI set up a five-member SIT in November last year to investigate the allegations of the use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddus.DNA - Published | NAAC adopts e-inspections, to start new accreditation modelsNAAC has halted physical college inspections to combat corruption, shifting to virtual evaluations. This change follows CBI arrests linked to bribery for favorable ratings. The transition aims to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Relief to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah as HC bins plea for CBI's Muda probeIndiaTimes - Published | Calcutta HC rejects Bengal government’s plea against life term for RG Kar convict, admits CBI’s appealThe Calcutta high court has admitted the CBI's appeal against the trial court's decision to sentence Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment without parole in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital..IndiaTimes - Published |
Two Interpol Red Notice fugitives deported from Thailand, USIn a coordinated effort, the CBI helped arrest two fugitives wanted in massive fraud cases. Janarthanan Sundaram was deported from Thailand and intercepted in Kolkata, while Virendrabhai Manibhai Patel..IndiaTimes - Published | Three customs and central excise officials convicted in bribery case by special CBI court in HaryanaIndiaTimes - Published |
