Notification issued by Bihar Home Department on September 3, 2026
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Bihar govt. restricts CBI power; State nod mandatory to probe against its employees
The Bihar government issued a notification on September 3, 2026, restricting CBI's investigative powers by making state government consent mandatory for probing state employees. However, the notification explicitly exempts Central Government employees from this requirement. This move invokes Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, which allows states to withdraw general consent. The decision has significant implications for federal structure, Centre-state relations, and CBI's jurisdiction — a key topic for polity and governance sections in competitive exams.
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State government consent now mandatory for CBI to investigate state government employees
CBI does NOT require state permission to probe Central Government employees — explicitly stated in notification
Action taken under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
Bihar joins states like West Bengal, Punjab, and Maharashtra that have withdrawn general consent to CBI
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