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Public Interest Litigation Filed in Delhi High Court Against DUSU Polls
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 04:36 AM
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A public interest litigation was lodged today in the Delhi High Court seeking to halt the Delhi University Students' Union elections.
A petition seeking a judicial stay on the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections was presented before the Delhi High Court today. The filing, categorized as a public interest litigation, challenges the conduct and legality of the upcoming polls, alleging procedural irregularities and concerns over fairness.
The petitioner, whose identity was not disclosed in the filing, argues that the election process may violate existing university statutes and broader democratic principles. The plea requests the court to suspend the poll schedule until the raised issues are examined.
The bench has listed the matter for further hearing, indicating that a decision on the interim relief could be delivered in the coming days. The outcome will determine whether the DUSU elections proceed as planned or face a judicial review.
The petitioner, whose identity was not disclosed in the filing, argues that the election process may violate existing university statutes and broader democratic principles. The plea requests the court to suspend the poll schedule until the raised issues are examined.
The bench has listed the matter for further hearing, indicating that a decision on the interim relief could be delivered in the coming days. The outcome will determine whether the DUSU elections proceed as planned or face a judicial review.