Delhi HC seeks DU, candidates’ response on victory processions

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from Delhi University and candidates who contested the recent Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections on a plea alleging that victory processions were taken out in breach of the court’s express directions.

The results of the DUSU elections were declared on September 19, a day after polling was held.

The application, filed by advocate Prashant Manchanda, alleged that candidates who won the elections took out victory processions despite the High Court’s order prohibiting such celebrations, amounting to contempt of court.

A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia asked the university and the concerned candidates to respond.