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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'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 | |
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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 |
RG Kar horror: ‘Shocked’ Didi says govt will seek death for ‘monster’ in HCBengal CM Mamata Banerjee has announced plans to appeal for the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, who received life imprisonment instead, referring to him as a 'monster.' Banerjee expressed dismay at the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'RG Kar case forcibly taken from Kolkata Police': Mamata Banerjee blames CBI for no death penalty to convict Sanjay RoyWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes the CBI for removing the rape and murder case of an on-duty doctor from Kolkata Police. A Kolkata court sentenced the convict, Sanjay Roy, to life imprisonment..IndiaTimes - Published |
CBI's legal team that swung Unnao & Hathras convictions delivers yet againIn the RG Kar rape-murder case, CBI's additional superintendent Seema Pahuja and public prosecutor Anurag Modi played crucial roles. Pahuja led the investigation, while Modi ensured the conviction of..IndiaTimes - Published | Larger conspiracy involved, hang others too with Roy: Victim’s kinThe family of the 31-year-old resident doctor raped and killed at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata last year finds partial relief as Sanjay Roy is convicted. They continue to demand justice, hinting at..IndiaTimes - Published |
Court finds Himachal IG, 7 others guilty in custodial death caseEight cops, including IG Zaidi, were convicted by a special CBI court in Chandigarh for their role in the Kotkhai custodial death case. One SP was acquitted due to lack of evidence. The court will..IndiaTimes - Published | 'One IPS involved': Sanjay Roy's outburst in court after being found guilty in RG Kar rape-murder caseA Kolkata court has found Sanjay Roy guilty in the RG Kar rape and murder case. Roy, a civic volunteer, maintains his innocence, alleging the involvement of an IPS officer. The 28-year-old PG medic's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'There were bites on my daughter's neck but a swab was not collected from there': RG Kar victim's fatherThe Sealdah Court is set to announce the verdict on the RG Kar rape and murder case. The victim's father criticized the CBI for alleged flaws in the investigation. Sanjay Roy was arrested based on..IndiaTimes - Published | Top court bats for pan-India policy to regulate activities in tiger reservesSupreme Court has called for a unified policy across India to manage tiger reserves more effectively, addressing issues like vehicular disruptions and illegal activities. Highlighting recent..IndiaTimes - Published |
Karti Chidambaram took bribe, let UK company duck 2005 embargo: CBI's fresh FIRIndiaTimes - Published | CBI books Karti Chidambaram in fresh corruption case for 'giving relief' to Johnnie Walker whisky companyIndiaTimes - Published |
Amit Shah to launch CBI's Bharatpol portal for international police assistanceHome Minister Amit Shah will launch the Bharatpol portal to streamline international criminal cooperation through Interpol. This CBI-developed portal will enhance real-time information sharing among..IndiaTimes - Published | Amit Shah set to launch Bharatpol portal on TuesdayHome minister Amit Shah will launch the Bharatpol portal to streamline international assistance in criminal matters. Developed by CBI, Bharatpol will facilitate real-time information sharing, speeding..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nithari killings: SC to hear pleas against Surendra Koli's acquittal on...The CBI had registered 16 cases against Koli and Pandher over the rape and killing of girls that had shocked the nation.DNA - Published | Life term for 10 accused in 2019 Kerala double murder caseA CBI court sentenced 10 individuals to life imprisonment and four others, including ex-CPM MLA KV Kunhiraman, to five years for the 2019 murder of two Youth Congress workers in Kerala. The court..IndiaTimes - Published |
CBI doesn't need state consent for FIR against Centre officials: SCThe Supreme Court has ruled the CBI does not require state government consent to register FIRs against Central government employees, overturning an Andhra Pradesh High Court decision. The judgement..IndiaTimes - Published | CPM ex-MLA held guilty in 2019 Kerala political murders caseA CBI court in Kochi convicted 14 people, including former CPM MLA KV Kunhiraman, in the 2019 murder of Youth Congress members Kripesh and Sarath Lal. Ten of the 24 accused were acquitted. The court..IndiaTimes - Published |
Get Supreme Court, division bench nod for fresh probe: HC to RG Kar victim's kinThe Calcutta High Court advised the parents of the RG Kar rape-and-murder victim to seek clarification regarding their plea for a further probe. The parents' counsel expressed distrust in the current..IndiaTimes - Published | Dalit staffer ends life amid CBI probe into fraud caseA Dalit post office employee in Bulandshahr died by suicide after CBI questioning related to a Rs 2.5 crore embezzlement case. Rahul Kumar, suspended for alleged negligence, left a note claiming..IndiaTimes - Published |
2 IRS officers among 7 held by CBI for graftThe CBI arrested two IRS officers and five others in Mumbai for allegedly accepting bribes exceeding ₹1 crore. A surprise check uncovered ₹60 lakh in cash with coded envelopes. Despite CBI's remand..IndiaTimes - Published | Ajit, Mushrif, Munde... several in ED's crosshairs get berthsSeveral Maharashtra ministers, including deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, are under ongoing Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigations for money laundering. These ministers, formerly in the..IndiaTimes - Published |
