CBI credibility has come under public scrutiny: CJI N V Ramana

Justice Ramana said police and the investigative agencies may have de-facto legitimacy, but yet, as institutions, they still have to gain social legitimacy.

CBI’s credibility has come under deep public scrutiny with the passage of time as its actions and inactions have raised questions in some cases, Chief Justice N V Ramana on Friday said and called for creating an “independent umbrella institution” to bring various investigating agencies under one roof.

“When it comes to the CBI, it possessed immense trust of the public in its initial phase. In fact, the judiciary used to be flooded with requests for transfer of investigations to the CBI, as it was a symbol of impartiality and independence. Whenever the citizenry doubted the skill and impartiality of its