Archive · 2 Sep 2026
AISA Challenges Delhi University Surety Rule for DUSU Polls
A student group called AISA has gone to the Delhi High Court.
It is challenging a rule for Delhi University student elections.
The rule requires candidates to provide a surety bond worth Rs 1 lakh.
A parent or guardian must sign the bond.
AISA says adult students should not need parental permission to stand for election.
It also says some students may be financially independent.
Other parents or guardians may not want to accept the financial responsibility.
The court will consider AISA's challenge to the requirement.
AISA approached the Delhi High Court against a Delhi University election requirement.
DUSU candidates must reportedly submit a Rs 1 lakh surety bond.
The bond must carry the signature of a parent or guardian.
AISA activists Ananya Raturi and Akshat Shikhar questioned the need for parental consent.
AISA said the rule could disadvantage financially independent students and those without willing guarantors.
- Who
- The All India Students’ Association and its activists Ananya Raturi and Akshat Shikhar.
- What
- AISA challenged Delhi University’s requirement that DUSU election candidates submit a Rs 1 lakh, parent-signed surety bond.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- The Delhi High Court, concerning Delhi University Students’ Union elections.
- Why
- AISA argues that the requirement makes adult students dependent on parental consent and could disadvantage students whose parents or guardians will not provide the surety.
AISA’s challenge
Delhi University mandate
Parental consent
AISA’s challenge
AISA argues that adult students should not have to depend on parental or guardian consent to contest student elections.
Delhi University mandate
The university mandate requires candidates to provide a bond signed by a parent or guardian.
Financial access
AISA’s challenge
AISA says the Rs 1 lakh surety requirement could disadvantage financially independent students and those whose parents or guardians will not accept the liability.
Delhi University mandate
Delhi University has imposed the Rs 1 lakh surety-bond requirement for DUSU election candidates; the article does not state the university’s explanation for it.
- Petitioner
- All India Students’ Association (AISA)
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Election
- Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections
- Surety amount
- Rs 1 lakh
- Signature required
- A parent or guardian must sign the surety bond
- AISA’s concern
- The requirement may make adult candidates dependent on parental consent and exclude students without willing guarantors