Bihar restricts CBI probe powers against state employees

The Bihar Home Department issued a notification on September 3, 2026, imposing restrictions on the Central Bureau of Investigation's powers to probe state government employees. According to the order, the CBI will need prior permission from the state government before initiating investigations against state staff.

However, the notification clarified that the CBI will not require state approval to take action against Central Government employees, limiting the restriction to state-level personnel only.