Delhi HC Issues Show Cause Notices to 140 Candidates over DUSU Poll Violations
The court cited alleged campaign violations and ordered Delhi Police to enforce the ban, while show-cause notices go to all 140 candidates.
- On Thursday, the Delhi High Court prohibited all victory processions following the Delhi University Students' Union election results, applying the ban to roads, university campuses, and hostels.
- Campaign violations, including luxury car cavalcades and an alleged assault on a teacher, prompted Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia to act; the bench noted such activities create a "sense of terror, fear, hegemony."
- Delhi Police reported impounding 49 vehicles, issuing more than 5,400 challans, and arresting four individuals related to poll violations. The court observed, "There can be no doubt of frequent and recurring violations occurring."
- The bench issued notices to all 140 candidates contesting the DUSU elections, seeking responses on why they should not face "exemplary electoral damages" for alleged violations.
- Authorities must now ensure strict compliance with Lyngdoh Committee recommendations and judicial orders, with the court directing student organizations to apprise all candidates of these mandates immediately.
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The Delhi High Court has issued strict guidelines regarding convoys and code of conduct violations. The court has completely banned any victory processions, rallies, or drumming after the election results. Show-cause notices have been issued to all candidates and student organizations. The police and DU administration have also been tasked with preventing any disruption in the name of students.
DUSU Elections 2026: Delhi HC Bans Victory Processions, Issues Notices To 140 Candidates
<p>The Delhi High Court on Friday prohibited victory processions linked to the ongoing Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections, directing that no candidate, student organisation or other person take out celebrations after the results are announced. The court also warned of "exemplary electoral damages" over alleged violations of the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations and previous judicial directions governing student elections.</p> <p>T…
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