"How Are They Students?" High Court On Delhi University Polls' Violence
The Delhi High Court has expressed strong disapproval of violence and the display of weapons during Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) election campaigns. The court has banned victory processions and demanded accountability from the police and university authorities.
Why it matters
The court's intervention highlights concerns over the criminalization of student politics and the failure of institutional oversight in major educational hubs.
They are openly displaying weapons, how can these be students, the Delhi High Court questioned on Friday, referencing the alleged incidents of violence during campaigning for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections.The court banned any victory procession following the declaration of poll results, directing that the ban would apply not only on roads but also within the university campus and hostels."It will be the responsibility of the Delhi Police to ensure that any such victory procession does not take place," the court said, adding that any violation would invite criminal and administrative action and would also amount to contempt of court.The votes will be counted on Saturday.The Delhi University Students' Union Poll votes wil be counted on SaturdayThe bench, headed by Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia, said any violation found must be acted upon immediately and directed Delhi Police and DU authorities to take all permissible…
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