Delhi High Court Calls Out DUSU Election Violations

The Delhi High Court has taken serious note of the flagrant violation of its orders regarding election protocols following the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections. On Friday, the court issued summons to seven student leaders over illegal victory processions, in defiance of an existing stay order.

Headed by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay, the division bench expressed frustration over the breach of the undertaking by the victorious candidates, warning that further noncompliance could lead to charges of contempt of court. The action was prompted by an application from Advocate Prashant Manchanda, who presented video and photographic evidence of the celebrations sprawling across Delhi.

Despite the High Court's clear directives issued previously, evidence submitted to the court, including reports from Delhi Police of multiple infractions, highlighted ongoing violations by the student leaders. The court has indicated that persistent misconduct may lead to the annulment of election results, urging compliance to maintain the integrity of the electoral process.