CBI Full Form- Central Bureau of Investigation

CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It is a central body, empowered by the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act of 1946, that is responsible for investigating criminal offenses and corruption of national importance.

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• Any society needs a law enforcement body to maintain peace and order. 
• Our country has various agencies that specialize in combating various forms of crime. We have the general police body for street patrolling and day-to-day crimes like theft, the Crime Investigation Department for offenses of a criminal nature, and so on. All these departments and agencies generally differ in nature and scope of work, jurisdiction, and authority. 
• The CBI looks into complex and high-profile cases across the entire country. 
• The Central Bureau of Investigation, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, and collaborates with various intelligence agencies of the country to build cases against criminals. 
• The department is headed by an IPS Officer who is appointed by the Central Government of India and has seven divisions- Anti Corruption Division, Special Crimes Division, Policy and Coordination Division, Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Economic Offences Division, Directorate of Prosecution and Administration Division. 
• Since the powers of the CBI go beyond bureaucratic jurisdictions, they play an important role in administering peace and upholding the integrity of the country by curbing corruption and investigating high-profile crimes. 
• The officers of the CBI possess technical knowledge and investigative skills that enable them to combat the breach of law and restore order in Indian society.