NSE Discharges Public Duty; Whether Its MD Is a ‘Public Servant’ Under Prevention of Corruption Act Must Be Decided at Trial: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court observes that NSE is a recognised stock exchange performing vital public functions, not an ordinary commercial venture. But whether its MD & CEO, by virtue of that office, qualifies as a “public servant” under Section 2(c)(viii) of the Prevention of Corruption Act is a mixed question of fact and law that must be determined on evidence at trial.