Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Rajasthan High Court Bars Colleges as Polling Stations
The Rajasthan High Court recently said that colleges should not be used as polling stations or for any other election-related activities.
This decision was made to ensure that colleges can focus on teaching and learning without any disruptions.
The court was hearing a request from some students who wanted the university to hold student union elections.
While the court agreed that student elections are important for learning about democracy, it said that the main goal of colleges is to provide education.
The court also gave some guidelines on how and when student elections should be held to make sure they do not interfere with studies.
The court will hold a meeting with the students on January 19, 2026, to discuss their concerns.
Rajasthan High Court directed that colleges should not be used as polling stations or for any election-related purposes to avoid academic disruptions.
The court dismissed a plea by students seeking direction to conduct annual student union elections for the academic year 2025-26.
The court emphasized that student elections should not overshadow the primary objective of educational institutions, which is to provide uninterrupted academic discipline and excellence.
The Election Commission was directed to make alternate arrangements for elections, such as using community halls or government offices.
The court issued guidelines for conducting student union elections, including issuing the election calendar in March and adhering to it strictly.
- Who
- Rajasthan High Court, University of Rajasthan, Election Commission of India, Students of University of Rajasthan
- What
- Rajasthan High Court directed that colleges should not be used as polling stations or for any election-related purposes
- When
- The directive was issued recently, with a hearing scheduled for January 19, 2026
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- Why
- To ensure minimal disruption to academic activities and maintain the primary objective of educational institutions
- Court
- Rajasthan High Court
- Petitioners
- Students of University of Rajasthan
- Key Directive
- Colleges not to be used for election purposes
- Election Calendar
- To be issued in March annually
- Hearing Date
- January 19, 2026
- Guidelines
- Rajasthan Universities Students’ Union Elections Guidelines and Rules, 2017
- Purpose of Elections
- Representation, leadership development, and institutional participation
- Academic Impact
- Minimal disruption to academic schedules