New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stated that it will permit the counting of votes for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections, provided that all defacement of public property by candidates is addressed.

A division bench, led by Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, emphasized that elections should celebrate democracy, not serve as a vehicle for "money laundering."

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The Chief Justice highlighted the pressing civic issues in the city, including rising cases of dengue and malaria, attributing them to persistent littering.

Delhi High Court observations came on application from two candidates contesting college elections at different Delhi University colleges, who sought a declaration of election results.

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The candidates assured the court that they would mobilize students to clean and repaint their college premises in collaboration with the university.

The application is part of a larger pending petition aimed at holding DUSU candidates and student organizations accountable for damaging and defacing public property.

The court had previously suspended the counting process due to concerns over these violations.

On September 26, the Delhi High Court had allowed Delhi University to proceed with its elections scheduled for September 27. However, the court suspended the counting of votes until it is assured that defacement is removed and public property is restored. (ANI)

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