India, Aug. 29 -- The Delhi University (DU) on Friday told the Delhi High Court that students contesting the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections will not be required to deposit Rs.1 lakh, as earlier mandated under its August 8 notification.

Representing the university, counsel Rupal Mohinder submitted before justice Mini Pushkarna that candidates would now only need to submit an affidavit and a security bond at the time of filing nominations.

The submission was made in a petition, challenging the varsity's August 8 notification that mandated election candidates to submit a Rs.1 lakh bond. The notification was issued by the varsity to prevent defacement in and around the university, for the polls scheduled to be held on Sep...