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High court orders Indore university to hold student union elections within 75 days
The Madhya Pradesh High Court's Indore bench has directed Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) to conduct student union elections within 75 days. The elections have not been held since 2017.
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The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued directions to Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) to hold student union elections within a 75-day timeframe, addressing a long-standing gap in campus governance.
The court order comes as the university has not conducted student union elections for over six years, with the last polls held in 2017. The high court's directive was issued to the university's Registrar, mandating that electoral proceedings be completed within the specified period.
Student union elections are a critical component of campus democratic processes, allowing students to elect their representatives for various positions. The extended delay in conducting these elections at DAVV had raised concerns among student bodies and civil society groups regarding democratic participation within the institution.
The court's intervention underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring that universities uphold democratic practices and constitutional principles within their administrative structures. The order is expected to prompt immediate action from the university administration to finalize electoral rolls and conduct the polling process in compliance with the court's timeline.