The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet granted a one-year extension to CBI Director Praveen Sood, reigniting debates on the agency's operational independence and the adequacy of judicial safeguards against executive interference.
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| Fact / Entity | Detail |
|---|---|
| What | ACC granted one-year extension to CBI Director Praveen Sood |
| When | May 2026 |
| Who | Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC); Praveen Sood |
| Ministry | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions |
| Legal Origin | Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946 |
| Key Outcome | One-year extension to CBI Director's tenure |
| Landmark Context | Supreme Court's Vineet Narain judgment (1997) on CBI autonomy |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |