President of the Supreme Court of India NV Ramana said today the central office of Investigation, through his “actions and inaction” often raised “questions on credibility” of Central Agency also suggest that need of The clock is ‘restore social legitimacy and public confidence” and first step To that ‘is severing the connection with political and executive.
“There is an immediate demand for The creation of Independent umbrella enterprise, in order to bring various agencies like CBI, SFIO, ED, etc. under one roof. this is body He is required They are created by law, which clearly defines their powers, functions and powers. Will like this law also lead urgently needed legislative oversight.
This independent and impartial authority, should is ‘appointed by a committee similar to one who appoints the director of CBI. The head of Organization can help by representatives who They specialize in various fields ” added.
in a lecture on Democracy: Role and Responsibilities of investigative agencies,” Judge Ramana, Retriever how the police system in India evolved From the British period, he said with Transit of Over time, the CBI “goes deep” public audit”.
“Image of Allegations tainted police of Corruption etc… Oftentimes police officers approach us They say they are being harassed with they change in power…political executives will change with time. “You are permanent,” Chief Justice Ramana said.
In this context, the Chief Justice admitted that unlike the police, investigative agencies suffer from a lack of constitutional support for them. “the police system It derives its legitimacy from the constitution.
Unfortunately, investigative agencies are still not benefited of Guided by law.
count the other challenges investigation agencies faceHe said they have a shortage of Infrastructure, workforce and modern equipmentquestionable means of Buy evidence and change in Priorities with they change in Political Executive and Frequent Transfer of officers.
“These issues often lead to exonerate of guilty and imprisoned of innocent. The courts can’t control everything step,” he is added.
But noteworthy out that any institution is good or bad As their leadership, he said just Few officers can make a difference.
Before of delivery reality Check, Judge Ramana had jokingly remarked that when the CBI Director came to call him for The event“I told him I would have to do some critical Notes about the work of the police in India “.” I hope he didn’t invite trouble by inviting me,” he said added.
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