Delhi High Court bars DUSU victory processions after Sept 19 results, issues notices to candidates

A bench also issued notices to all student organisations and all 140 candidates contesting the DUSU elections, seeking their response on why collective electoral damages should not be imposed for alleged violations of election norms.

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday ordered that no victory procession shall be taken out after the declaration of results of Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections, and asked all student organisations and candidates to explain why electoral damages should not be imposed on them for violation of norms. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia passed the directions after observing that there were frequent and blatant violations of the Lyngdoh committee recommendations during the DUSU elections.The voting is presently underway across Delhi University campuses.“Having noted frequent violations on the part of the students, candidates and student organisations, we propose to impose collective damages not only on the students found violating the norms but also the student organisations.VIDEO | DUSU Polls 2026: On Delhi High Court barring victory processions and summoning student bodies, advocate Vimal Tyagi says, "The court also expressed strong displeasure that despite the court's guidelines and orders, the court passes orders every year, violations of the… pic.twitter.com/xoooMeKUTA— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 18, 2026 “Student organisations and students will file their replies showing causes as to why they should not be saddled with electoral damages,” the court said.“Having regard to past experience, we direct that no victory procession shall be taken out after the declaration of results by candidates, students, supporters or anyone else, not only on the roads of Delhi but also within campuses and hostels,” it said.The court also said that it will be the responsibility of Delhi police to ensure that no victory procession takes place, adding that the officials should not “feel shy” while taking any action “because they are students”.Violation of this order shall entail criminal and administrative action as well as proceedings for contempt of court, the bench said.‘You People Have Not Mended Your Ways’: Delhi HC Issues Notices To All 140 DUSU Candidates, Bars Victory Processions The court reiterated that it was the responsibility of the police and the DU administration to take all possible steps and measures to ensure that there is no violation of the Lyngdoh committee report and the orders passed by the high court and the Supreme Court on conducting DUSU elections.The court was hearing a plea by advocate Prashant Manchanda, who alleged that on Wednesday, certain persons hijacked DU's north campus area and that professors and students were beaten.Also Watch: Manchanda, whose petition concerning DUSU polls is pending in court, claimed that he received messages from teachers and students saying “guns have been used and the entire campus has been hijacked”.Delhi Police on Friday told the court that it took action for violation of the law, including registration of FIRs and arresting some students.The bench directed that the criminal action initiated by the police be taken to its logical conclusion. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

The Delhi High Court has prohibited victory processions following the declaration of DUSU election results on September 19, warning that violations could attract criminal action and contempt proceedings. The court also directed Delhi Police to prevent such gatherings, while expressing concern over election-related violence, cavalcades, hooliganism and repeated breaches of student election guidelines.

The Delhi High Court on Friday barred victory processions following the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections and issued show-cause notices to all 140 candidates and student organisations over alleged violations of election guidelines.The court directed that after the results are declared, no candidate, student, supporter or any other person shall take out a victory procession on roads, inside the university campus or in hostels. The Delhi Police has been tasked with ensuring strict compliance with the order.The Delhi High Court has issued notices to all 140 candidates contesting the DUSU elections and to student organisations in connection with the violence during election campaigning— IANS (@ians_india) September 18, 2026 The bench warned that any violation would invite criminal and administrative action and would also amount to contempt of court.Court questions Delhi PoliceDuring the hearing of the DUSU election violence matter, the court questioned Delhi Police over vehicles allegedly being used in candidate cavalcades without number plates in and around North Campus.“How even a single vehicle was allowed on Delhi’s roads and in and around the North Campus without number plates and with the names of the candidates?” the bench asked the DCP of North district, referring to photographs showing cavalcades involving 10-20 vehicles.Court raises teacher assaultThe court also questioned the assault on a teacher during the election process. After being informed that the accused was a student, the bench remarked, “This is happening year after year, nothing has changed.”“You people have not mended your ways,” the court said, referring to violations seen during previous elections.DUSU Election 2026: Delhi University Polling Begins Amid Tight Security, Over 2,000 Police & Paramilitary Personnel DeployedThe bench observed that victory should make students humble, recalling an earlier incident in which a winning candidate allegedly slapped a teacher.Candidates given two weeksThe court said collective electoral damages would be considered against student organisations and directed candidates and organisations to file their replies within two weeks.The order comes as polling is underway, with vote counting scheduled for September 19. The court had on Thursday warned that counting could be stopped if Delhi Police and Delhi University failed to act against those involved in violence.

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday warned that it may stop the counting of votes and declaration of Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) election results if the authorities fail to take effective action against alleged violence, hooliganism and other violations during the election process. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia made the strong observation that “democracy cannot be converted into a criminal society” while hearing a plea concerning the conduct of the Delhi University Students’ Union elections. The court directed Delhi University, Delhi Police and the Delhi government to submit reports by Friday detailing the steps taken in connection with the incidents brought before the court. The bench also directed that a copy of its order be sent to senior authorities, including the Delhi Police Commissioner, Delhi Chief Secretary and Lieutenant Governor.Maharashtra B.Sc Nursing CAP Round 1 Results Out: 8,691 Students Allotted Seats, Over 8,000 Vacancies Remain The court expressed concern over alleged violence and the presence of unruly elements during campaigning in North Campus. It noted that similar concerns had arisen repeatedly during DUSU elections and that the court had issued directions in the past to ensure peaceful polling. The bench said that despite repeated assurances by Delhi University and the police that necessary measures would be taken, the material placed before it indicated an “almost complete failure” to ensure smooth conduct of the elections. During the hearing, the court examined photographs showing vehicles allegedly displaying the names of DUSU candidates. It questioned the authorities why the persons involved could not be identified when photographs had also appeared on candidates’ social media accounts. The bench also questioned the authorities over vehicles allegedly moving without registration plates and asked what action had been taken against those found violating court directions or the election code.India-New Zealand FTA Clears Parliament, Set To Boost Trade, Investment & Student Mobility The court said it could postpone the elections if necessary and consider permitting only candidates against whom no such involvement was found. Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma said action would be taken against those responsible and that an FIR had been registered. He also said the authorities would apprise the court on Friday of the steps taken and maintained that the situation this year was considerably better than in previous DUSU elections. The court will consider the authorities’ reports on Friday. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)