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- The Bihar government has issued a notification, dated September 3, requiring the CBI to obtain prior approval from the state government before investigating alleged offences by state government employees and related entities.
- The notification also extends the powers and jurisdiction of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (under which the CBI functions) across Bihar for cases involving central government employees, public sector undertakings, and related individuals.
- It replaces all earlier notifications on the subject.
- The state police headquarters has clarified that there is no change to the existing arrangement, saying the aim is to implement existing provisions effectively, and dismissed media reports claiming the BJP-led state government had taken an adversarial stance.
What to watch next
- Reactions from opposition parties and any legal challenges to the notification
- Whether the central government responds to the state's move on CBI jurisdiction
- Any further clarifications or amendments from the Bihar government or police headquarters
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