HC counting of Delhi University DUSU poll votes

The Delhi high court on Monday allowed Delhi University to undertake the counting of votes of the Delhi University Students Union elections on or before November 26. A bench led by chief justice Manmohan and justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that the candidates deserved a second chance since the intent of the proceeding was to ensure their reformation and make them realise that the university’s property belonged to the public. This application is closed with a direction to DU to undertake the counting process on or before November 26, provided that the university is satisfied that the sites are cleaned and repainted within a week.” The court also underscored the responsibility of the students and candidates to ensure that the university’s infrastructure is in a good and clean condition for the next batch of students. The court was responding to a plea filed by advocate Prashant Manchanda seeking action against the candidates who were involved in defacing university property during the elections.