'Unacceptable at any cost': Delhi HC raps student unions on violence, vandalism amid DUSU poll campaign
- On Thursday, the Delhi High Court expressed strong displeasure over alleged violence and hooliganism during the DUSU election campaign in North Campus, demanding a report from Delhi University, the Delhi Police, and the government by Friday, September 18.
- The DUSU election is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, featuring a competitive three-way race between the RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad , the Congress-backed National Students , and the Left-supported SFI-AISA alliance.
- Guidelines mandate that students carry ID cards to vote, with polling from 8:30 am to 1 pm for day classes and 3 pm to 7:30 pm for evening classes; strict security protocols govern EVM transportation to the Counting Centre.
- Presidential candidates include Yash Dabas , Vijay Shankar Meena , and Ananya Raturi . Internal rebellion within the NSUI has led independent candidate Samarth Beniwal to contest for the DUSU election.
- Results are scheduled for announcement Saturday, September 19, though the High Court warned that vote counting and result declarations will be stayed if authorities fail to provide a satisfactory report on campaign violence.
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Delhi High Court raps DU, police on violations ahead of DUSU election
The court’s remarks came after an application filed by advocate Prashant Manchanda highlighted violations of model code of conduct, Lyngdoh committee recommendations, as well as Supreme Court and Delhi HC orders.
Delhi High Court warns it may halt DUSU results over violence, seeks report
The Delhi High Court has sought reports from Delhi University, Delhi Police and the Delhi government over alleged violence during the DUSU campaign. It said it could stop vote counting and the declaration of results if the response falls short.
DUSU elections 2026: Delhi HC expresses concern over North Campus violence, warns of cancelling polls
The High Court sought a report from DU, the Delhi Police, and the government by Friday, September 18. The High Court warned that if it is not satisfied with the action taken, the counting of votes and the declaration of results will be stayed.
The Delhi High Court has taken a tough stance following the violence and unrest during the Delhi University Student Union elections on September 16. The court warned that if the administration and police fail to ensure security and adherence to rules during the elections, the elections could be cancelled entirely.
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