Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Cautions, Premier Probe Agencies 'Spread Too Thin'

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Cautions: With so many cases, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud says digitizing the investigation process could help reduce delays.

Today, DY Chandrachud said the premier investigative agencies are stretched too thin and they should only focus on crimes against the nation and national security. On CBI Raising Day, Chief Justice Chandrachud gave the 20th DP Kohli Memorial Lecture on how technology is changing the crime landscape and the agency faces a tough future.

As the CBI is increasingly expected to go beyond its role as an anti-corruption agency, it has a lot of responsibility.

"I think we have spread out the premier investigative agencies too thin. They must only focus on those that concern national security and crimes of economic offenses against the nation," the Chief Justice added, pointing out that the force consists largely of officers on deputation.

In order to reduce delays, he suggested digitizing the investigation process, which can begin with the filing of a First Information Report.

"All arms of the criminal justice administration and all stakeholders including the FSLs must collaborate by holding workshops to help confront challenged we face," he said.

In addition, the probe agency needs structural reforms.

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