RGNUL Organises 6th Edition Of Surana And Surana And RGNUL International Law Moot Court Competition
The 6th edition of Surana and Surana and RGNUL International Law Moot Court Competition was conducted virtually from October 6 to October 8, 2023. The Moot Court Competition witnessed participation of 30 teams from institutes across the nation. The draw of lots and exchange of memorials was conducted on the first day of the competition. The teams participated in two intellectually demanding and gruelling preliminary rounds which were adjudged by an eminent panel of academicians and practising advocates on October 7. The Preliminary Rounds were followed by the Quarter-Final Rounds, wherein the top 8 qualified teams were adjudged by a highly specialised panel of academicians and lawyers. These rounds were then followed by the Semi-finals wherein the top 4 teams qualified. The quarter-final and semi-final rounds were knock-out rounds where the teams pushed hard for a straight win against their opponents. The rounds were adjudged by three judge benches each consisting of professors, our alumni, and practicing lawyers. The teams were thoroughly tested on their knowledge of law and facts. The two teams which sustained the thrilling semi-finals were Symbiosis Law School, Noida and O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat. The riveting final rounds were organised on October 8, 2023 and were presided over by a three Judge Bench consisting of Hon’ble Justice Mr. Rajendra Menon, Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal, New Delhi, Prof. (Dr.) David Ambrose, Former Professor and Head, Department of Legal Studies, University of Madras and Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, Director, Indian Law Institute, New Delhi.
Symbiosis Law School, Noida won the first prize. They were awarded a cash prize of Rs. 21,000. Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat was declared as runner-up. They were awarded a cash prize of Rs. 15,000. The best memorial prize was won by Symbiosis Law School, Noida and their team was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 8,000. The best student advocate was awarded to Ms. Ankita Kalita from Symbiosis Law School, Pune and she was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 8000. Mr. Mayank from Symbiosis Law School, Noida was adjudged as the best speaker of finals.
The moot court competition was conducted under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Anand Pawar, Officiating Vice-Chancellor, RGNUL, Punjab, Mr. Preetam Surana, Advocate and Head Academic Initiatives, Surana & Surana International Attorneys, and Dr. Geetika Walia, Faculty Coordinator, Moot Court Committee, RGNUL, Punjab.