TRIUMPH AT VII S.K. PURI MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION, ‘JUSTIFIED’ 2023
Law Centre-II, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi recently celebrated the successful conclusion of the VII S.K. Puri Memorial International Moot Court Competition, a spectacle of legal prowess and achievement.
IFIM Law School, Bengaluru, claimed the coveted title of Best Team, showcasing unparalleled legal skills. NLIU Bhopal secured the Runner’s Up position, with Symbiosis Law School, Noida, earning the 2nd Runner’s Up title, marking a competition steeped in outstanding performances.
The event acknowledged individual excellence with various accolades:-
– Best Advocate: Parth Dwivedi, IFIM Law School
– Best Advocate [Preliminary Rounds]: Parth Dwivedi, IFIM Law School
– 2nd Best Advocate: Himanshu K. Mishra, NLIU Bhopal
– Best Witness: Keerthana Sriram, IFIM Law School
– Best Memorial [Prosecution]: Symbiosis Law School, Pune
– Best Memorial [Defence]: IFIM Law School
– Best Memorial [State]: HPNLU, Shimla
The seventh edition of this prestigious competition, organized collaboratively by Law Centre – II and Mr. Sacchin Puri, witnessed participation from 30 law colleges nationwide, including notable institutions such as NALSAR Hyderabad, NLU Himachal Pradesh, NLIU Bhopal, SLS Noida, and NLU Ranchi. Many advocates participated in the moot court competition as judges in the oral pleadings while a large team of students from Law Centre-II helped in successfully organizing the competition in different capacities.
This edition focused on arms trade’s role in international crimes. Aligned with the Rome Statute, it links arms trade growth to human rights violations, spotlighting state practices. JUSTIFIED’23 has a unique theme emulating the International Criminal Court, the competition sharpens trial advocacy skills. It challenges participants to master case preparation, narrative crafting, effective witness examination, and strategic legal arguments.
Esteemed judges, including Mr. Manoj Sinha, Mr. J S Bakshi (Sr. Adv), Mr. Kumar Mukesh, and Mr. N HariHaran, brought their expertise to the inaugural session, setting the stage for an intellectually stimulating competition.
The advanced rounds, finals, and valedictory ceremony were graced by legal luminaries:
– Presidential Address by Mr. Sacchin Puri, Senior Advocate
– Address by Prof (Dr.) Bharat H. Desai, Chairperson CILS, SIS, JNU
– Address by Mr. Sanjeev Nasiar, Vice Chairman of Bar Council of Delhi
– Address by Mr. Pradeep Dewan, Senior Advocate
– Address by Mr. Mohit Mathur, Senior Advocate, President of Delhi High Court Bar Association
The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Prof. (Dr.) Kiran Gupta, Convenor MCS, Law Centre II, expressing gratitude for the collective efforts that contributed to the resounding success of this prestigious moot court competition. The legacy of legal excellence established by this competition continues to shine brightly, inspiring future generations of legal minds.