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- The Delhi High Court is reviewing allegations that winning DUSU candidates held victory processions despite a prior court ban.
- Petitioner Prashant Manchanda informed the court that candidates violated judicial directions intended to curb electoral misconduct.
- Delhi University counsel argued that student sentiments are difficult to control during elections.
- The court emphasized that the core concern is the display of money and muscle power in campus politics.
- This ongoing matter follows a long-standing petition regarding the defacement of public property and compliance with election recommendations.
What to watch next
- Review of evidence regarding victory processions submitted by the petitioner
- Court decision on potential penalties for candidates violating election guidelines
- Implementation of measures to curb the influence of money and muscle power in student elections
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Kirti Uppal
Senior advocate
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“This year, even dhols were not brought out”
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…related to the alleged violations and place it before the court. Senior advocate Kirti Uppal, appearing for Delhi University, submitted that after winning the elections, certain sentiments are difficult to control. This year, even dhols were not brought out , Uppal said. The court, however, said the issue was not merely about drums or celebrations but about the display of money and muscle power. “Even dhol would have been fine. The difficulty is otherwise. The difficulty…
DK Upadhyaya
Chief Justice
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“Even dhol would have been fine. The difficulty is otherwise. The difficulty is the show of (muscle and money power). That is the concern. Things need to be done”
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…are difficult to control. This year, even dhols were not brought out, Uppal said. The court, however, said the issue was not merely about drums or celebrations but about the display of money and muscle power. “ Even dhol would have been fine. The difficulty is otherwise. The difficulty is the show of (muscle and money power). That is the concern. Things need to be done ,” it remarked. The hearing came days after the high court on Sept 18 issued notices to all student organisations and the 140 candidates contesting the elections, asking them to show cause as to why they should not be…
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