The correct answer is (b).
In the case of Vineet Narayani vs. Union of India, the Supreme Court observed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is a “caged parrot”. The court said that the CBI is not free to act independently and is under the control of the government. This means that the government can influence the investigations that the CBI conducts.
The CBI is an Indian federal law enforcement agency that is primarily responsible for investigating serious crimes and corruption cases. It is also responsible for enforcing the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
The CBI was established in 1963 by the Central Bureau of Investigation Act, 1963. The act states that the CBI is “an independent body” and that it “shall be free from any control of any other authority”. However, the Supreme Court’s observation in the Vineet Narayani case shows that the CBI is not truly independent.
The government has a lot of control over the CBI. The CBI director is appointed by the government and can be removed by the government. The government also has the power to give directions to the CBI. This means that the government can influence the investigations that the CBI conducts.
The CBI’s independence is important because it is necessary for the agency to be able to investigate corruption cases without fear or favor. If the CBI is not independent, then it will not be able to effectively investigate corruption cases.
The Supreme Court’s observation in the Vineet Narayani case is a reminder that the CBI is not truly independent. The government has a lot of control over the CBI and this can affect the agency’s ability to investigate corruption cases.