Someshwar Srivastava’s message is clear: an investigative agency must chase truth, not political agendas. The CBI began as a torchbearer for justice. Today, it stands at a crossroads—either it regains its independence through reforms or remains a tool of convenience. For the sake of fair trials, democracy, and public confidence, the time to shore up the CBI’s autonomy is now. Only then can it truly protect India’s rule of law, one case at a time.