Delhi High Court Bans DUSU Victory Processions Amid Unprecedented Security

Delhi High Court Bans Victory Processions as DUSU Elections Set for Tomorrow Amid Fortress-Like Security

Court issues a stern warning, threatening to nullify the election as the university transforms into a high-tech surveillance zone.

NEW DELHI, India – September 17, 2025 –

In a dramatic eleventh-hour intervention, the Delhi High Court has imposed a complete ban on all victory processions following the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) election results. The unprecedented judicial order came just one day before the September 18 polls, as the university campus transformed into a high-security fortress with over 600 police personnel and military-grade surveillance technology.

The court's directive is a direct response to widespread campaign violations, with Delhi Police reporting that 654 challans were issued for rule-breaking on a single day. The bench issued a stern warning that any violation of the procession ban would attract contempt of court proceedings.

High Court's Unprecedented Intervention

In a move that underscores the gravity of the situation, Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela threatened to take the extreme step of nullifying the entire election if the polls are not conducted in a satisfactory manner.

"If polls don't take place in satisfactory order, we may stop functioning of office bearers."

The bench made its directive crystal clear, stating, "We direct that after declaration of results, no victory procession, either in the campus or in the hostels or any area in the city of Delhi shall be taken by any candidate or the supporters."

Campus Under High-Tech Surveillance

Matching the judicial intensity, the university administration has deployed a massive security apparatus to ensure a peaceful election. North District DCP Raja Banthia confirmed that "every inch of the campus" will be monitored using over 600 officers, 160 body-worn cameras, drone surveillance, and 60 additional AI-enabled CCTV cameras. The measures have led students to describe the campus atmosphere as "fortress-like."

Last-Minute Admission Drama Adds to Tensions

Adding another layer of chaos, Delhi University announced an on-the-spot mop-up admission round starting today, revealing that a staggering 7,500 undergraduate seats are still vacant. The move has led faculty to declare the CUET-based admission system a "total failure," forcing the university to revert to Class 12 marks to fill the empty seats mid-semester.

With 2.75 lakh students eligible to vote, tomorrow's election is set to be a historic event. It will not only guarantee the first female DUSU president in 17 years but will also be a critical test of the university's ability to conduct a fair and peaceful democratic exercise under the watchful eye of the judiciary.