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The Moot Court Society [‘MCS’] is one of the oldest societies of Campus Law Centre, which aims to provide a platform to students of the Campus Law Centre to inculcate and enhance their advocacy skills. From Mock Trials and traditional Moot Courts Competitions to Arbitrations and Mediations, it acts as a platform for exposing students to the various practical aspects of law. The MCS is responsible for sending students to represent the college in various prestigious national and international moot court competitions. To ensure that the best students represent the college, the student executive body of the MCS conducts internal moot courts under the guidance of its faculty members.

From the inception of their college journey, MCS acts as a mentor to the students, frequently organising training programs and workshops conducted by experts. These sessions aim to enhance students’ research, drafting and advocacy skills right from their early days in the college. The society also conducts internal competitions to inculcate a general culture of mooting in the college. Members of the society are selected through open moot competitions which serve as a rigorous selection process. Adjudged by renowned practising advocates and law professors, these competitions witness the participation of over 600 students every year.

The society takes pride in organising its main event of the year, the prestigious K.K. Luthra Memorial Moot Court. The competition stands as one of the foremost criminal law moots globally, adding to the society’s commitment to promoting excellence in the field of mooting and contributing to the broader legal community.

Annual Events

KK LUTHRA 2023

COMMON INDUCTION MOOT, 2023 - 2_1

FRESHERS' INDUCTION MOOT, 2023

November 29, 2019

The Moot Court Society (MCS) is one of the oldest societies of Campus Law Centre, which aims to provide a platform to students of the Campus Law Centre to inculcate and enhance their advocacy skills. From Mock Trials and traditional Moot Courts Competitions to Arbitrations and Mediations, it acts as a platform for exposing students to the various practical aspects of law. The MCS is responsible for sending students to represent the college in various prestigious national and international moot court competitions. To ensure that the best students represent the college, the student executive body of the MCS conducts internal moot courts under the guidance of its faculty members.

A newly renovated and specially crafted room to fit the needs of a modern law college had been designed for the Moot Court Society of Campus Law Centre, i.e., the Moot Court Room. As a curricular activity which is indispensable in the life of a law student, mooting helps them sharpen their advocacy skills. Thus, a hall solely focused on Moot Court Competitions and events gave a much-needed boost and encouragement to the sharply growing mooting culture in Campus Law Centre.

The Society had the privilege of welcoming esteemed guests for the inauguration the MCS room. The program began with the ceremonial inauguration of the room by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Kumar Tripathi, Judicial Member, Lokpal & Former Chief Justice, Chhattisgarh High Court; Mr. Amarjit Singh Chandhiok, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India; Former Additional Solicitor General of India; and Mr. Jagdev, Member, Bar Council of Delhi, Former Member, Bar Council of India. This was followed by the felicitation of the guests for the event. The welcome address was delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Usha Tandon, Former Professor-in-Charge, Campus Law Centre. This was followed by the inaugural address by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Kumar Tripathi. Mr. Tripathi welcomed the initiative of the establishment of the Moot Court Room for promoting the mooting culture at Campus Law Centre.

Subsequently, the Presidential Address was delivered by Mr. Amarjit Singh Chandhiok, the Guest of Honor for the event. The event concluded with the Vote of Thanks delivered by Ms. Apanjot Kaur, Teacher Member, Moot Court Society, Campus Law Centre.

The Moot Court Room is an addition to the heritage of Campus Law Centre and will witness some great arguments and striking interpretations of the law in its interiors. Over time, this will add to the legacy and glorious history of the college.

17th to 19th February 2023

Following the long-standing tradition, the XIXth K.K. Luthra Memorial Moot Court, 2023 was organised by the Moot Court Society, Campus Law Centre from 17th to 19th February 2023. After a break of more than 2 years owing to the COVID lockdown, it was held offline as a physical event.

The K.K. Luthra Memorial Moot Court is the only exclusive International Criminal Law Moot Court in India, Since the year 2005, it has been held annually at the Campus Law Centre premises in the memory of Late Sh. K.K. Luthra, a former Senior Advocate and an eminent criminal lawyer. The competition takes his mantle forward in the field of criminal law as being the exclusive criminal law moot court held at an international scale in India.

The competition has garnered considerable prestige over the years, with the last six editions of the competition seeing participation from over sixty universities every year, including the top tier NLUs of the country as well as reputed international universities.

In this edition, 96 institutions from India and abroad participated in the competition. 60 teams were shortlisted for the oral rounds including those from NLSIU, Bangalore and Symbiosis Law School, Pune. Competing institutions also included Northumbria University, University College London (UK), Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Great Zimbabwe University (Zimbabwe), University of Ibadan (Nigeria), Prithvi Narayan Campus, Kathmandu University School of Law, National Law College (Nepal), Bangladesh University of Professionals (Bangladesh), and University Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (Brunei).

The moot problem focused on exploring the legal boundaries of sedition and free speech, along with national extradition laws. Teams were challenged to extract, analyse, and present relevant facts while arguing for the sides they represented.

After multiple knockout rounds, participating teams from School of Law, Thirumalaisamudram and Army Institute of Law, Mohali qualified for the Finals. The Final Round was conducted on 19.02.2023. It was adjudicated by a judge bench comprising of Hon’ble Justices Mr. CD Singh, Ms. Swarana Kanta Sharma, and Mr. Anish Dayal of the Delhi High Court.

The team from School of Law, Thirumalaisamudram was adjudged the Winners of the competition, while the team from Army Institute of Law, Mohali was adjudged the Runners-Up. The Best Speaker of the competition was awarded to a student from Symbiosis Law School, Noida.

Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia of the Supreme Court was the Chief Guest at the Inaugural Function on February 17, 2023. Another sitting judge of the apex court, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, graced the Prize distribution ceremony as the Chief Guest at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Other dignitaries present there included the likes of Prof. (Dr.) Alka Chawla, Professor-in-Charge, Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi; Dr. Meera Luthra; Mr. Siddharth Luthra, Senior Advocate; Ms. Geeta Luthra, Senior Advocate; Assistant. Prof. (Dr.) Suman Yadav, Teacher Convenor, Moot Court Society; and other faculty members of Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi.

7^th of November, 2023

Engaging in mooting is a crucial endeavour for law students as it provides them with a unique avenue to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Mooting, or mock legal competitions, immerses students in real-life scenarios where they grapple with complex legal issues, enabling them to hone their research, analytical, and advocacy skills. This experiential learning not only deepens their understanding of legal concepts but also cultivates effective communication and persuasion techniques. By participating in moot court competitions, students are exposed to diverse areas of law, fostering a holistic appreciation for the legal landscape. The collaborative nature of mooting encourages teamwork and sharpens the ability to think on one’s feet—a vital skill for any legal practitioner. Ultimately, mooting plays a pivotal role in shaping well-rounded and practice-ready lawyers by instilling confidence, professionalism, and a nuanced understanding of the practical intricacies within the legal field. Thus, the Campus Law Centre lays emphasis on mooting as an activity to equip zealous students for their future paths in the profession of law and to imbibe the ‘mooting culture’ in students.

Every year, the Moot Court Society organises the Common Induction Moot (CIM) to induct new members into the society. The CIM provides an opportunity for the students of all three years to become members of this coveted society of Campus Law Centre. This year, the MCS conducted this much-awaited event on the 7^th of November, 2023.

After being subjected to a varying degree of courtroom pressure and judged on several parameters, the society inducted 97 new inductees out of the 400+ participants through the CIM. The moot problem for the CIM, following the long-standing tradition, was based on criminal law, with a special focus on the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

The induction process was divided into two rounds:

1) Submission of written memorials; and

2) Oral pleadings.

For the oral rounds, the participants were divided into two groups, i.e., appellants and respondents, post which specific courtrooms were allotted to each one of them. A panel of 30 judges adjudged the participants in benches of two. Esteemed academicians, alumni, and practising advocates formed the panel.

The parameters on which the participants were judged were:

1) Application of facts.

2) Understanding of law and procedures.

3) Authorities and precedents cited.

4) Court etiquettes and mannerisms.

5) Submitted memorials.

6) Advocacy skills, response to questions, and articulation.

The Common Induction Moot was conducted under the leadership of the Faculty Convenor and Faculty Members by the Student Executive Committee Members of the MCS with help from the student volunteers.

Mooting is an activity that comes closest to the experience of being a lawyer while still in law school. It provides students with a unique opportunity to apply legal theory in a practical setting, helping them develop essential advocacy skills while gain valuable experience that can contribute to their professional development. In an effort to ensure overall development of its students, Campus Law Centre lays emphasis on mooting as an activity to equip zealous students for their future paths in the profession of law and to imbibe the ‘mooting culture’ in students.

Every year, the students studying in the first year get an exclusive chance to become a member of the Moot Court Society by getting accepted through the Fresher’s Induction Moot (FIM). The FIM aims at inducting students who can work towards creating a vibrant mooting culture in the college. Prior to the FIM, the Society hosts numerous workshops and induction programs with the freshers in order to familiarise on how to approach a moot problem , technicalities of researching, and the formal manner of presenting arguments in a courtroom , all of which are met with an overwhelming response.

This year’s edition of the FIM witnessed unparalleled levels of enthusiasm and participation from the first year batch. The FIM was conducted twice this year, in the month of March for the batch of 2025 and in the month of October for the batch of 2026. The moot propositions were based on Civil Law, with a special emphasis on topics like Undue Influence, Legality of Object of the Contract, and Capacity to Contract as per the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

The induction process was divided into two rounds:

1) Submission of written memorials; and

2) Oral pleadings.

For the oral rounds, the participants were divided into two categories i.e., plaintiffs and defendants. Each courtroom had a bench of two judges comprising of practicing advocates, alumni, and esteemed academicians. After being adjudged on several parameters, the society inducted more than 170 new inductees in the month of March and more than 190 new inductees in the month of October through the FIM. The parameters on which they were judged were:

1) Application of facts.

2) Understanding of law and procedures.

3) Authorities and precedents cited.

4) Court etiquettes and mannerisms.

5) Submitted memorials.

The Moot Court Society introduced a new workshop series for the students at the Faculty of Law. The workshop series was intended to endow the students with the practical knowledge and skills around the traditional as well as the latest emerging trends in the field of legal practice. The series intended to advance the students’ advocacy abilities, offer in-depth instruction in
comprehending the mooting procedure, drafting memorials, and providing practical professional counsel to succeed in mooting. The society conducted 4 workshops in the academic year 2021-22.

Workshop 1
Topic – Introduction to Moot Courts
Speaker – Mr. Kartik Lahoti
Date – 18th December 2021

Workshop 2
Topic – Introduction to ADR Competitions
Speakers – Ms. Suruchi Jaiswal, Mr. Srikanth Varma M and Mr. Savyasachi Narayanan
Date – 2nd January 2022

Workshop 3
Topic – Negotiation, Mediation and Mediation Advocacy in Family Law-From an Indian and
Singaporean perspective.
Speakers – Dr. Pallavi Divekar and Mr. Yue-En Chong
Date – 18th February 2022

Workshop 4
Topic – The Art of Oral Advocacy
Speaker – Ms. Harshita Singhal
Date – 25th June 2022

Executive Board (2023-24)

Faculty Convenor

Dr. Suman Yadav

Faculty Members:

Dr. Rahul Kumar

Mr. Vijoy V. Panicker

Dr. Rubina Grewal Nagra

Ms. Apanjot Kaur

Ms. Mehpara

Student Executive Body:

Anuj Mishra
(Student Convenor)

Mohit Nimiwal
(Student Convenor)

Aditya Bhardwaj
(Student Co-Convenor)

Neha-Dhiman
(Student Co-Convenor)

Executive Committee Members:

MCS Annual Reports

Report 2022-23

Achievements 2022-2023

DISTINGUISHED TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS

1. First Position, Best Memorial, Best Speaker: Kritika Singh (Best Speaker), Aditya Sarin, Rupal Shah- National Moot Court Competition, 2022, Department of Law, Himachal Pradesh University.

2. First Position and Best Student Advocate: Shashank Shekhar, Shikha Singh, Saurabh Rajput – 5th Surana and Surana Constitutional Law National Moot Court Competition, 2023.

3. First Position: Gaurangi Verma, Abhishek Mittal, Karan Chaudhary – 5th Bennett National Moot Court Competition, 2023.

4. Best Researcher: Abhinav Jha, Shefali Verma, Adarsh Shesha (Researcher) – 3rd National Moot Court Competition by Christ Delhi-NCR.

5. Second Position: Liza Vohra, Esha Chandok – Virtual National Judgement Writing Competition 2022-23, by Faculty of Law, GLS University.

6. Best Speaker: Aditya Sharma (Best Speaker), Sagun Chaturvedi, Aarya Vaish – 13th GIL National Moot Court Competition, 2023 by Geeta Institute of Law.

7. Winning Team and 2nd Best Speaker: Akshay Luthra, Kritika Singh(Best Speaker), Kujhatika Ghosh, Rupal Shah – Pre Moot Sri Lanka 2023 by The Moot Court Bench.

8. First Position, Best Speaker and Best Researcher: Liza Vohra, Easha Chandok (Best Speaker), Kavya Arora (Best Researcher) – 2nd National Moot Court Competition by SVKM Narsee Monjee Institute of Management.

9. Eric E. Bergsten Award for Best Team Orals, Honourable Mention, Martin Domke Award for Best Individual Oralist, Honourable Mention (Kujhatika Ghosh, Kritika Singh): 30th Willem C VIS International Commercial Arbitration Moot 2023.

10. Runners-Up: Hardik Pathak, Deepanshi Gupta – 6th SYAR National Negotiation Competition 2023 by Luthra & Luthra Law offices, S&A Law offices and PRESOLV360.

11. Winners: Jyoti Shokeen, Vikrant Singh, Yash Verma – 1st Amity International Moot Court Competition 2023 by Amity Law School.

12. Semi-Finalists: Rachit Sethi, Ayushi Negi, Anuj Mishra – 2nd CNLU CCI National Moot Court Competition, 2023 held at the Chanakya National Law University.

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