Published on 15 Jul 2024
PolitySpecial Force
The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, enacted in 1946, arose from a need to fight wartime corruption during British rule in India
It Gained prominence after independence as India's central investigative agency for major crimes
Key Provisions:
Creation of Special Force: Establishes a specialised police force for investigating specific offences notified by the central government (Section 2).
Jurisdiction: Originally for Delhi, now applies to all of India (Section 1).
Superintendence and Administration: Central government oversees the DSPE's functioning (Section 4).
Director's Appointment: High-level committee selects the Director (Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, Chief Justice of India/nominee) to ensure independence (Section 4A).
Director's Term: Minimum two years for stability
Section 4B of the Act was amended in 2021 to allow extending the Director's term by up to one year at a time, with a maximum tenure of five years. This amendment aims to ensure continuity in leadership for complex investigations, contingent upon valid justifications for such extensions.
Extending Reach: Government can extend the DSPE's reach to investigate specific offences in other areas with consent from those areas (Section 5).
Offences Investigated: Typically corruption, bribery, and serious crimes with national implications (Section 3, not explicitly mentioned in the Act).
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