Trial Court to Determine Public Servant Status of NSE’s Ex‑MD in Corruption Case

Following the Supreme Court’s refusal to interfere, the responsibility to decide Chitra Ramkrishna’s status under the Prevention of Corruption Act now rests with the trial court.

Legal experts note that the Special Court will examine whether the duties performed by the former managing director of the NSE qualify as public duties, despite the exchange’s private ownership structure.

If the trial court concludes that Ramkrishna was not a public servant, the applicability of the anti‑corruption provisions may be limited, but the case will still proceed on other substantive charges. The court’s approach underscores the principle that jurisdictional questions can be resolved at the trial level, without necessitating a higher‑court review.