Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Delhi High Court Acts Over Alleged DUSU Poll Violence
The Delhi High Court discussed reports of violence and disorder during Delhi University student elections.
The court questioned how people displaying weapons and travelling in large car groups could be students.
It said these activities can frighten people and disrupt the university.
The court banned victory celebrations involving processions after the results are announced.
The ban applies to roads, university grounds and hostels.
Delhi Police must make sure the processions do not happen.
Breaking the order could lead to criminal action, administrative action and contempt of court.
The court also asked student groups to inform candidates and supporters about the rules.
It is considering financial penalties for candidates and organisations accused of breaking election rules.
The Delhi High Court questioned alleged weapon displays, violence and cavalcades during DUSU election campaigning.
The court banned victory processions on roads, university campuses and hostels after vote counting.
Delhi Police and Delhi University were ordered to take preventive measures and immediately act on violations.
Notices were issued to all student organisations and 140 candidates over possible collective electoral damages.
The court also emphasized enforcement of Lyngdoh Committee recommendations and protection of public property.
- Who
- The Delhi High Court, Delhi Police, Delhi University, student organisations and the 140 DUSU election candidates.
- What
- The court addressed alleged violence, weapon displays, cavalcades and other election-rule violations, while banning victory processions.
- When
- The hearing took place on Friday; DUSU votes were scheduled to be counted on Saturday.
- Where
- Delhi University campuses, hostels, roads in Delhi and the Delhi High Court.
- Why
- The court sought to prevent alleged hooliganism, fear, disruption, public-property damage and violations of election rules.
- Court bench
- Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia
- Election
- Delhi University Students' Union elections
- Candidates notified
- All 140 candidates contesting the elections
- Immediate order
- Victory processions were banned on roads, campuses and in hostels
- Authorities directed
- Delhi Police and Delhi University were told to take preventive and immediate enforcement measures
- Possible penalty
- The court is considering collective electoral damages for alleged violations
- Rules cited
- Lyngdoh Committee recommendations and earlier court orders
