Once again it has been proved that CBI is an instrument in the hands of govt. to settle its political scores

“Once again it has been proved that CBI is an instrument in the hands of govt. to settle its political scores. I have been boldly saying so since 1993, when I exposed the Jain Hawala Case. It is unfortunate that the 1998 SC judgement (Vineet Narain Vs. Union of India) in this case, which gave clear directions for the autonomy of CBI under CVC and not under Govt control has not been implemented by the successive governments. It should now be accepted by the nation that CBI is not an independent agency to investigate high profile cases. Hence, it is an opportunity for the opposition parties and the vigilant section of media to come up with an alternate model of creating a new agency which can function without fear, prejudice, pressure or temptations. There should be a national debate on such alternative, if available, so to pressurize the govt. to act.”