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Government Revises Legal Framework Governing CBI Jurisdiction in Bihar
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 12:20 AM
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The central government has issued an updated legal framework that redefines the Central Bureau of Investigation's jurisdiction in Bihar, aiming to streamline investigative powers.
The government announced today that it has revised the legal provisions governing the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) jurisdiction in the state of Bihar. The amendment is part of an effort to align state-level investigative protocols with central guidelines.
Under the updated framework, the CBI will be able to take over cases that meet specific criteria, including those with inter‑state ramifications or offenses of national importance. The changes also clarify procedural steps for seeking permission from the state government before the agency can intervene.
State officials welcomed the move, saying that clearer jurisdictional rules will reduce delays and improve coordination between state police and the CBI. The central Ministry of Law and Justice noted that the revision reflects lessons learned from past investigations.
The amendment will be notified in the official gazette and is expected to come into effect within the next few weeks after required approvals from the state cabinet.
Under the updated framework, the CBI will be able to take over cases that meet specific criteria, including those with inter‑state ramifications or offenses of national importance. The changes also clarify procedural steps for seeking permission from the state government before the agency can intervene.
State officials welcomed the move, saying that clearer jurisdictional rules will reduce delays and improve coordination between state police and the CBI. The central Ministry of Law and Justice noted that the revision reflects lessons learned from past investigations.
The amendment will be notified in the official gazette and is expected to come into effect within the next few weeks after required approvals from the state cabinet.