India, Sept. 18 -- New Delhi

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday warned it would not allow newly elected office bearers of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) to take charge if the September 18 elections are marred by disorder or unrest.

Although a bench of chief justice DK Upadhyay and justice Tushar Rao Gedela clarified that it would not interfere with the conduct of polls, it directed strict adherence to rules and also prohibited victory processions in college campuses, hostels, or elsewhere in the city.

The warning came after the court reviewed reports submitted by the Delhi Traffic Police and Delhi University, along with photographs provided by petitioner Prashant Manchanda. The court was also informed that the student union...