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2 July 2026

NSE as public authority under RTI

This is a significant judicial ruling regarding the interpretation of the RTI Act and the accountability of regulatory bodies, which directly relates to transparency and governance standards in India.

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Notes

  • The Delhi High Court has ruled that the National Stock Exchange of India (NSEI) qualifies as a 'public authority' under Section 2(h) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
  • The court dismissed an appeal by the NSEI challenging a previous single-judge ruling on the same matter.
  • The legal criteria for a 'public authority' include entities that are owned, controlled, or substantially financed by the government.
  • The court clarified that the NSEI does not fall under the category of entities established as private companies that were subsequently regulated by statute.

Questions

  1. Define the term 'public authority' under the Right to Information Act, 2005. In light of recent judicial pronouncements, discuss the criteria used by courts to determine whether a private entity performing regulatory functions falls under the ambit of the RTI Act. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which section of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, is the term 'public authority' defined?

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