Bihar govt. restricts CBI power; State nod mandatory to probe against its employees
However, the notification issued by the Bihar Home Department on September 3, 2026, clearly stated that the CBI will not require permission from the State government to take action against Central Government employees
- Why it matters
- State officials under investigation can now claim improper procedure if the CBI acts without Bihar's explicit consent, creating a procedural barrier to federal criminal inquiries.
- Most affected
- Bihar state employees facing criminal investigation — CBI cannot investigate them without state government permission.
Central government employees in Bihar — CBI can investigate without state government approval, per the official notification. - Likely next
- Whether the CBI challenges the restriction or whether state government clarifies which policy applies to which employee categories.
Also reported by: The Indian Express