CVC Reports 1,239 Cases Pending Before CBI Till December 2019

Central Vigilance Commission’s annual report pointed to pendency of 744 CBI cases for over a year. Reportedly, total 1,239 investigations were pending till December 2019. CVC cited manpower shortage, locating witnesses, delay in forensics and departmental non-cooperation as major reasons. The report noted that 6,266 corruption trials are pending with some for above 20 years. It also stated that 35,649 complaints were against public servants, of which 20% were vague.