Is CBI a Constitutional Body?
No, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is not a Constitutional Body.
It is a statutory body, established under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. Initially, the DSPE was created to investigate corruption cases in the War & Supply Department during World War II. Later, in 1963, through a Government Resolution, the CBI was set up and given broader powers to investigate corruption, economic crimes, and special cases.
Key Points:
Constitutional Bodies: Created directly by the Constitution of India (e.g., Election Commission of India, UPSC, CAG).
Statutory Bodies: Created by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature (e.g., CBI, SEBI, NHRC).
Extra-Constitutional Bodies: Created by executive resolutions or decisions, not directly under Constitution or statute (e.g., NITI Aayog).
So, the CBI is a statutory body, not a constitutional body. ✅
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