Archive · 19 Sep 2026
DUSU Campaigning Tests Lyngdoh Rules Amid Court Warnings
Delhi University held student-union elections on Friday.
Some campaigners handed out printed pamphlets and candidate cards.
Vehicles and motorcycles were also used during campaigning.
These activities appeared to break rules for student elections.
The rules allow only handmade posters in approved places.
They also restrict processions and meetings outside campuses.
The Delhi High Court said students and organisations could face collective damages for breaking the rules.
The court also banned victory processions after the results.
Printed pamphlets bearing candidates’ names were scattered across roads and footpaths in North Campus.
Vehicles and motorcycles were used to distribute campaign materials around North and South campuses.
The Delhi High Court cited repeated violations of Lyngdoh Committee recommendations during DUSU elections.
The court proposed collective electoral damages for violating students and student organisations.
Victory processions were barred, while printed campaign materials and property defacement remain prohibited.
- Who
- Delhi University Students’ Union candidates, students and student organisations, with the Delhi High Court addressing the matter.
- What
- Campaigning during the DUSU elections appeared to violate rules on printed materials, vehicle rallies and processions.
- When
- Friday, during the DUSU election campaign and run-up to the election.
- Where
- Delhi University’s North Campus and South Campus, including areas near Chhatra Marg, Kirori Mal and Hansraj.
- Why
- The court said repeated violations of the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations required penalties and restrictions.
- Election
- Delhi University Students’ Union elections
- Reported activity
- Pamphlets were scattered and campaign materials were distributed using vehicles and motorcycles.
- North Campus
- Pamphlets were reported around Chhatra Marg and near Kirori Mal and Hansraj.
- South Campus
- SUVs and other vehicles moved around university roads during campaigning.
- Court action
- The Delhi High Court proposed collective electoral damages for violating students and student organisations.
- Victory processions
- The court barred victory processions after results are declared.
- Campaign rules
- Printed posters, pamphlets and other printed materials are prohibited; only handmade posters are allowed at designated places.