Allahabad HC Grants 10 Days To AMU Counsel To Seek Instructions On PIL Seeking Students' Union Elections At University

The Allahabad High Court granted 10 days to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to respond to a PIL seeking the resumption of student union elections. The PIL, filed by an LLM student, argued that AMU’s failure to hold elections since 2019 violates students’ rights and democratic principles. The court noted that the AMU Act 1920 and the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations mandate annual student union elections. The petitioner claimed that the university received funds for the student union but did not utilize them. The plea emphasized the importance of student unions in representing student grievances and promoting democratic engagement. The court’s directive aims to ensure compliance with legal requirements and uphold the democratic rights of students at AMU.