Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Delhi High Court Questions DUSU Election Conduct
The Delhi High Court is looking into complaints about the Delhi University student elections.
The court is questioning why the police and university aren't enforcing rules against things like using money and force during campaigning.
The court has been shown pictures that appear to show rules being broken.
The police have taken some action, like issuing fines.
The court is continuing to hear the case, hoping the elections are fair.
Delhi High Court questioned alleged poll code violations.
Court is scrutinizing Delhi University and Delhi Police's actions.
Petitioner alleged violations including use of money and muscle power.
ABVP and NSUI gave oral undertakings to adhere to election rules.
Delhi Police have taken some actions, including issuing challans.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Delhi University, Delhi Police, ABVP, NSUI
- What
- Hearings and scrutiny of DUSU election conduct
- When
- Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- Alleged poll code violations
- Event
- Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) Elections
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Allegations
- Poll code violations including money and muscle power
- Date of Hearing
- Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Involved Parties
- Delhi University, Delhi Police, ABVP, NSUI
- Police Action
- Defacement challans, traffic staff deployment
Sources
Something needs to be done to stop use of muscle, money power in DUSU polls: Delhi HC
‘Can you shirk away from responsibilities?’: Delhi HC raps varsity, police over DUSU poll code violations
Tensions In DU Polls: ABVP, NSUI Accuse Each Other Of Violence And Fear Tactics
Clashes between NSUI, ABVP at KMC on final day of campaigning for DUSU polls
