- The observation was made by a three-judge bench headed by Justice R. M. Lodha in May 2013. - The court's remark highlighted concerns about the CBI's autonomy and its vulnerability to political interference, particularly from the executive branch. - The context was the CBI's investigation into alleged irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks.
In which of the following cases the Supreme Court observed that Central Bureau of Investigation is a 'Caged Parrot'?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): Mandate, structure, appointment, and functions)
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