The CBI is under the central government to ensure centralized control over investigation of inter-state and high-profile cases that require uniform enforcement beyond state boundaries, enabling coordination and preventing local political interference in sensitive investigations.

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This central control allows the CBI to operate with jurisdiction across states, handling cases that involve multiple regions or central government interests. However, it also creates tensions with state governments that may perceive the agency as an instrument of central authority, leading to implementation challenges and accusations of bias.

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