Delhi HC Questions Student Status After DUSU Poll Violence, Notices 140 Candidates
Delhi High Court questions student conduct in DUSU poll violence and issues notices to 140 candidates on collective electoral damages.
The Delhi High Court has turned its scrutiny on the conduct of those involved in violence during the Delhi University Students' Union elections, questioning how individuals who engage in such acts can be regarded as students. The observation came as the court examined alleged violations of election norms during the polls.
In its proceedings, the bench issued notices to every student organisation as well as all 140 candidates who contested the DUSU elections. The notices seek their responses on why collective electoral damages should not be imposed for the alleged breaches of election norms.
The move places the responsibility for poll-related violence and misconduct on the entire field of contestants and their affiliated organisations, rather than on isolated individuals. The court's questioning of the participants' student status underscores its concern over the nature of the violence that marked the election process.
The notices require the respondents to explain their position on the proposed collective damages, a step that could have significant implications for how student elections are conducted and policed in the future. The matter remains before the court.