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Indian Express
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi University announces dates for DUSU elections. Here are the details
The Delhi University (DU) has announced the schedule for the much-awaited students' union polls. The Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections will be held on September 18, 2025, the varsity announced on Wednesday. The notification, issued by the Chief Election Officer on August 13, sets the electoral process in motion which will conclude with the counting of votes and declaration of results on September 19. Scrutiny of the nomination papers will be carried out on September 10, with the list of duly nominated candidates published by 6:00 pm the same day. The following day, September 11, will be the last opportunity for candidates to withdraw their names from the electoral contest, with the deadline set at 12:00 noon. By 5:00 pm on September 11, the final list of candidates will be published, effectively setting the stage for a week of campaigning. Voting will be held on Thursday, September 18, split between day classes (8:30 am to 1:00 pm) and evening classes (3:00 pm to 7:30 pm). Ballot boxes will then be sealed and secured overnight, with counting beginning the next day. While nomination papers for DUSU posts must be submitted in person at the Office of the Chief Election Officer in the North Campus, located opposite the Botany Department, Central Council nominations are to be filed at the respective DU colleges or departments. Ahead of the polls, the university has taken a strong stand against defacement by enforcing strict anti-defacement measures. Under the new guidelines, no banner, posters or notice are allowed to be pasted on the walls of the college. DU has also banned the use for vehicles in colleges, for canvassing during the polls. In its announcement, DU has referenced the Lyngdoh Committee Recommendations and key legal precedents, noting: 'The Code of Conduct, Constitution of DUSU, decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India regarding Students' Union Election… Hon'ble Delhi High Court order dated 29.05.2018 and dated 11.11.2024 in W.P (C) No. 7824/2017 titled Prashant Manchanda v. Union of India & Ors (Defacement Case), The Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007 and NGT order may be seen on DU Website.'
The Print
3 days ago
- The Print
FSL report filed in case against Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi court asks police to conclude probe
The court has asked the IO to conclude the investigation. The matter has been listed on August 27 for further proceedings. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) took the sealed report along with the result on record. The court has directed the FSL to provide an additional copy of the report to the Investigation Officer (IO). New Delhi: The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) on Monday filed a FSL report of a CD in a case of public property defacement against former CM Arvind Kejriwal and two others. Delhi police are investigating the case after registering an FIR under the order of the Rouse Avenue court. An officer from the FSL appeared before the court on Monday. On June 10, the court issued a notice to the Director of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to appear personally over non-filing of a report pertaining to a CD in a defacement case against former CM Arvind Kejriwal. Earlier, on May 23, the court had directed him to examine a CD in a case of public property defacement. The court had asked him to file the report. An FIR has already been registered in this case against former CM Arvind Kejriwal, ex-MLA Gulab Singh, and MCD councillor Nitika Sharma. On May 23, Delhi police filed a Status report stating that the CD has been sent to FSL for expert opinion and the result of the same is awaited. After hearing the submissions of the Investigation Officer (IO), the court issued a notice to the Director requesting him to expedite the result in the present case and to file a report. On May 8, after hearing an application moved by the IO, the court released the CD containing the photographs along with a Section 65B certificate. It was submitted by IO that the CD is required to be sent to FSL. From the submissions made, it appears that the CD is required for further investigation in the present matter. Further, the complainant has expressed his inability to provide the photographs, the court noted on May 8. The court on March 11 directed Delhi police to file an FIR on a complaint filed against former CM Arvind Kejriwal, former MLA Gulab Singh and MCD councillor Nitika Sharma in a matter related to defacement of public property in the Dwarka area in 2019. On March 28, police had informed the court that they had registered an FIR on a complaint against Arvind Kejriwal and others. The complainant has alleged a Violation of the Defacement of Public Property Act in the Dwarka area. This direction was passed on a complaint filed by one Shiv Kumar Saksena. The court had said that the court is of the considered opinion that the application under section 156(3) Cr.P.C. deserves to be allowed. 'Accordingly, the concerned SHO is directed to register FIR immediately under section 3 of the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007 and any other offence that appears to have been committed from the facts of the case,' ACJM Mittal ordered on March 11. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also read: Kejriwal era of ideology-free politics ends. Contradiction of being in INDIA & targeting Congress base
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Defacement of property case: FSL report filed against Kejriwal, others
The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) filed its report on Monday in the case against AAP leader and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for defacing public property . Additional chief judicial magistrate Neha Mittal said, "Report has been filed on behalf of FSL stating that the FSL result has been collected on August 1, 2025." Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The investigating officer (IO) said he had not received a copy of the report, which was required for the preparation of the chargesheet, following which the court ordered a copy to be shared with him within a week. The matter was posted for August 27. On March 11, the court directed Delhi Police to regsiter an FIR against Kejriwal and others under the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act provision. Live Events The complaint filed in 2019 alleged that Kejriwal, then Matiala MLA Gulab Singh (AAP) and then Dwarka A ward councilor Nitika Sharma "deliberately misused public money by putting up large-sized hoardings" at various places in the area.
India Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Delhi University issues Rs 1 lakh bond rule to stop campus vandalism during polls
In a move to maintain campus cleanliness and curb vandalism during Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections, the University of Delhi has issued new notification, released on Friday, focuses on discipline, accountability, and adherence to legal standards, based on acts, court orders, and Lyngdoh Committee MEASURES TO PREVENT DEFACEMENTStudents must now submit an anti-defacement affidavit at admission, similar to anti-ragging declarations. Colleges will organise orientation programmes on discipline and protecting public property during 'walls of democracy' will be designated per institution for campaign posters. An online portal at both university and college levels will allow students to report AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR CANDIDATESEach candidate must sign a Rs 1 lakh bond when filing nominations, pledging not to deface property. False name use must be reported to police within 24 can lead to fines of up to Rs 25,000, suspension, rustication, expulsion, or disqualification. Campaigning restrictions ban posters, rallies, roadshows, loudspeakers, and vehicles. Electronic outreach is VERIFICATION RULESCandidates can only use names from secondary and senior secondary certificates, with changes allowed only via official government AND ENFORCEMENTEach college will form a 'College Committee for Prevention of Defacement of Property' while a university-level committee will monitor debates will be hosted and uploaded online. Outsider entry will be strictly controlled with possible biometric ON DUSU OFFICE-BEARERSOnly three venues -- Conference Centre, Shankar Lal Hall, and Room No. 22 at the Arts Faculty -- can be booked for official events with guest houses or hostels is BACKING AND CONSEQUENCESThe rules align with the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984, Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007, and court Election Committee will ensure strict compliance.- Ends advertisement
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
DU issues fresh anti-defacement rules ahead of polls
Delhi University on Friday issued a fresh set of guidelines based on a Delhi High Court order stating that candidates are now required to submit a ₹1 lakh bond to cover any damage caused by their supporters during the campaign for the upcoming Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections. Any student caught impersonating candidates or deliberately misspelling names on posters could face a fine of up to ₹ 25,000, suspension, or even expulsion. (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO) The move, an apparent attempt to curb vandalism and extravagant campaigning, include mandatory affidavits, biometric checks, and steep penalties for violations. Students must also sign an anti-defacement pledge at the time of admission, similar to the existing anti-ragging declaration. Any student caught impersonating candidates or deliberately misspelling names on posters could face a fine of up to ₹25,000, suspension, or even expulsion. As per the Delhi Hight Court's directions issued in a related matter on November 11, 2024, traditional campaigning methods like rallies, roadshows, and the use of loudspeakers are banned. Colleges have been asked to expand designated 'walls of democracy' for poster display. Campaigning is to be conducted mainly through digital platforms and structured debates, which will be uploaded to the university website. The university will also set up 'Committees for the Prevention of Defacement of Property' at both the college and university levels, with member details published on notice boards and official websites. The notification further states that DUSU office bearers may book only three approved locations for official events and are barred from reserving university guest houses or hostels. Entry of outsiders will be restricted, and biometric or facial recognition systems may be used to monitor access. The guidelines are framed in reference to the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act (2007) and relevant court rulings.
