All India Students' Association (AISA) members during the ‘Badlo DU, Badlo DUSU’ march ahead of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, at Arts Faculty, Delhi University, in New Delhi on September 3, 2026.

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The Delhi High Court on Thursday (September 3, 2026) clarified that candidates contesting the upcoming Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections do not need to obtain the consent of their parents or guardians to furnish the mandatory ₹1-lakh surety.Any individual financially capable of paying the amount could stand as surety, said the court while hearing a plea by All India Students’ Association (AISA) members.Ananya Raturi and Akshat Shikhar of AISA had on Wednesday (September 2) moved the court against an order by the DUSU Election Committee, directing candidates to file an affidavit containing consent of their parents or guardians, along with a ₹1-lakh surety from them.“The condition is fair and reasonable except that the bond need not only be given by the parents and can be given by anyone, including a guardian who is in a position to pay ₹1 lakh and stand as a surety,” Justice Jasmeet Singh said, disposing of the plea.The court took note of the condition of college premises during elections, observing that the situation can become chaotic and that the walls of colleges are often left in a poor state.The petitioners argued that the affidavit violates election-related rules. Candidates are also required to furnish their own bank details along with those of their parents or guardians as part of the undertaking.The university, however, told the court that the requirement was not new and had also been part of the affidavit for the 2025 elections.The counsel appearing for DU said the condition is meant to prevent damage to public property, particularly walls that are frequently defaced during campaigning and left in disrepair after elections.The DUSU elections are scheduled for September 18, with the results expected to be announced on September 19. Published - September 03, 2026 04:36 pm IST