Bihar expands CBI investigative scope while maintaining approval for official probes

Bihar has expanded the scope of CBI investigative authority while preserving its requirement to seek state government approval before launching probes against state officials.

The move allows the Central Bureau of Investigation greater latitude in pursuing investigations across categories of cases, even as the state continues to exercise gatekeeping authority over inquiries targeting its own bureaucracy and functionaries.

This balance reflects Bihar's intent to enhance transparency and accountability in law enforcement while maintaining administrative oversight over sensitive internal investigations.