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2 September 2026

CVC report on pending corruption cases

The CVC report is a flagship annual document that provides critical data on corruption, institutional pendency, and administrative challenges, making it highly relevant for questions on governance, accountability, and the efficacy of statutory bodies.

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Notes

  • As of December 31, 2025, over 7,200 CBI cases under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act are pending trial.
  • More than 400 cases have been pending trial for over 20 years.
  • 14,083 appeals, revisions, and writ petitions related to the PC Act are pending in High Courts and the Supreme Court.
  • The CBI conviction rate in 2025 was 71.71%, an increase from 69.14% in 2024.
  • Total court cases pending trial involving CBI (including non-PC Act cases) reached 11,510 by the end of 2025.
  • CBI investigation backlog includes 755 corruption-related cases, with 274 regular cases pending for over one year.
  • CBI faces a significant human resource challenge with 1,088 vacancies against a sanctioned strength of 7,300, primarily in executive ranks.
  • The CVC processed 35,413 total complaints in 2025, disposing of 35,193.
  • Departmental inquiries: 1,460 were under process for officers under CVC jurisdiction (731 completed); 9,883 for those outside its purview (5,561 completed).

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 3 in Judicial oversight of investigative agencies in cases involving public figures, which has been running since 9 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The pendency of corruption cases in the judiciary and investigative agencies poses a significant challenge to the rule of law. Discuss the systemic bottlenecks contributing to this backlog and suggest measures to enhance the efficiency of anti-corruption mechanisms in India. 150 words
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  2. Institutional capacity and human resource constraints within investigative agencies like the CBI are often cited as impediments to effective governance. Analyze the impact of high vacancy rates and prolonged trial periods on the efficacy of the Prevention of Corruption Act in curbing systemic corruption. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. As per the annual report of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) for 2025, what was the conviction rate in CBI cases?

  2. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for exercising superintendence over the functioning of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (CBI) in relation to the Prevention of Corruption Act?

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