'Must Be Fair Or...': Delhi HC's Warning Ahead Of DUSU Election, Bans Victory Processions

Last Updated:September 17, 2025, 17:42 IST

The Court said while it is not interfering in the conduct of the upcoming DUSU polls, any irregularities or mismanagement may result in serious consequences

Students raise slogans as they campaign during Delhi University elections. (PTI file photo)

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday told Delhi University (DU) authorities and student bodies that while it is not interfering in the conduct of the upcoming Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, any irregularities or mismanagement may result in serious consequences.

A division bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that if the elections are not held in a “satisfactory order," the court may consider stopping the functioning of the elected office-bearers.

“Not interfering with election, but if polls don’t take place in satisfactory order, We may stop functioning of office bearers," the bench remarked.

The court also imposed a complete ban on any form of victory procession or celebration across the national capital after the results are declared on September 19. It directed the Delhi Police, DU authorities, and the civil administration to take all necessary and legally permitted measures to maintain order, prevent disturbances, and ensure the elections are held peacefully.

The DUSU elections are scheduled to take place on 18 September, with the results to be announced the following day.

75% Attendance Mandatory To Contest

In a related development, the Delhi High Court has also clarified the eligibility criteria for contesting student union elections in DU colleges. Justice Mini Pushkarna ruled that students failing to meet the 75% minimum attendance requirement are not eligible to run for office, Live Law reported.

The court was hearing a petition by a student named Muskan, who challenged her exclusion from the final list of candidates for the Satyawati College Students’ Union elections for the 2025–26 academic year. Muskan’s nomination was rejected on the grounds of insufficient attendance.

The court upheld the college’s decision, stating, “It is evident that a student, who does not meet the criteria of having minimum 75% attendance, cannot be allowed to stand for elections. Thus, in case, the attendance of the petitioner is below the minimum 75% attendance criteria, the College would be within its authority to reject the nomination of the petitioner, or any other candidate."

(With inputs from PTI)

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