Welcome to the 4th Gurjeet Singh Memorial National Law Moot Court Competition, 2023 organized by National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam!
About the Competition –
The Gurjeet Singh Singh Memorial Moot Court Competition has been organized by the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, in memory of their beloved Founder- Vice Chancellor, Late Prof (Dr.) Gurjeet Singh who left for his heavenly abode on the 1st of April 2017, out of indebtedness for his contribution and to symbolically immortalize his legacy in the annals of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam.
This year, the moot problem revolves around constitutional law and its allied aspects. It has been drafted keeping in mind the challenge of maintaining a harmonious relation between both consumers and service providers in the realm of advertising. The moot problem raises questions on the limits of the power of the Telecom Authority in regulating the Telecom service providers in advertising.
The moot problem for this edition has been drafted by Rahul Unnikrishnan and Gayatri T, both Advocates at the Madras High Court.
The following teams registered and will be competing for the Winners Position:
DAY 1 (May 26) –
Inaugural Ceremony –
10:30AM- The arrival of the dignitaries marked the commencement of the inauguration ceremony, which started with a ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by a felicitation of the chief guest by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) V. K Ahuja. This was then followed by a welcome speech by the Vice Chancellor. He spoke about the humble beginnings of legal education in the country, and the origins of the GSM National Moot Court. He further spoke about the qualities of good lawyers, which include but are not limited to the quality of saying what is necessary and the importance of good drafting. He further gave a brief introduction of the Hon’ble Chief Guest and concluded the talk with encouragement for the upcoming days, which are sure to be tough.
About the Competition –
The Gurjeet Singh Singh Memorial Moot Court Competition has been organized by the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, in memory of their beloved Founder- Vice Chancellor, Late Prof (Dr.) Gurjeet Singh who left for his heavenly abode on the 1st of April 2017, out of indebtedness for his contribution and to symbolically immortalize his legacy in the annals of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam.
This year, the moot problem revolves around constitutional law and its allied aspects. It has been drafted keeping in mind the challenge of maintaining a harmonious relation between both consumers and service providers in the realm of advertising. The moot problem raises questions on the limits of the power of the Telecom Authority in regulating the Telecom service providers in advertising.
The moot problem for this edition has been drafted by Rahul Unnikrishnan and Gayatri T, both Advocates at the Madras High Court.
The following teams registered and will be competing for the Winners Position:
- Assam University
- Bharath Institute of Law (BIHER)
- Central University of South Bihar
- Department of Laws, Panjab University
- B. R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat
- Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
- Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia
- Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla
- ILS, Pune
- Indian Institute of Legal Studies
- Integral University, Lucknow
- JSS College, Mysore
- Jyoti University of North Bengal, Siliguri
- LCIT College of Commerce and Science, Bilaspur
- Lloyd Law College
- Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
- Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
- Mahindra University School of Law
- National Law University, Delhi
- National Law University, Odisha
- NEF Law College
- NERIM, Guwahati
- NMIMS, Mumbai
- Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala
- Ramaiah College of Law, Bangalore
- SASTRA Deemed University
- Satyam Jain Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow
- Saxena DES Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College
- SOA Institute of Law Campus
- SOEL, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
- SRM University, Delhi
- Joseph’s College of Law
- Symbiosis Law School, Pune
- Symbiosis Law School. Nagpur
- Tripura Government Law College
- University Law College, Gauhati University
- University of Mumbai Law Academy
- UPES, Dehradun
- USTM, Meghalaya
- VIPS, Delhi
DAY 1 (May 26) –
Inaugural Ceremony –
10:30AM- The arrival of the dignitaries marked the commencement of the inauguration ceremony, which started with a ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by a felicitation of the chief guest by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) V. K Ahuja. This was then followed by a welcome speech by the Vice Chancellor. He spoke about the humble beginnings of legal education in the country, and the origins of the GSM National Moot Court. He further spoke about the qualities of good lawyers, which include but are not limited to the quality of saying what is necessary and the importance of good drafting. He further gave a brief introduction of the Hon’ble Chief Guest and concluded the talk with encouragement for the upcoming days, which are sure to be tough.
10:52AM- The Chief Guest of the Ceremony, Honorable Retd. Justice B.P. Katakey, addressed the gathering, by telling the gathering about his personal journey with law, and the challenges that existed in his time. He further spoke about the importance of mooting, given the large variety of career options that are available to students after graduating. He further illuminated the current scenario of lawyers in the nation and spoke to the need of distinguishing oneself from the crowd. He further gave encouragement to all those who have come to participate in the competition and wished them a pleasant stay in Assam.
11:12AM- Devanshi Srivastava, the Moot Court Committee Convener, gave an illuminating speech about the history of the competition and the questions at hand.
11:15AM – To display Assam’s rich cultural heritage, a folk dance was performed by the students at the university. The essence of Assam was conveyed to the participants with the performance.
2:30PM – Initiation of the researchers test after lunch.
6:00PM – The drawing of lots took place along with the exchange of memorials.
And so, comes to an end, the very first day of the 4th Gurjeet Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition. The anticipation for when the teams bare their fangs is palpable and we look forward to tomorrow when the event starts in earnest.
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.11:15AM – To display Assam’s rich cultural heritage, a folk dance was performed by the students at the university. The essence of Assam was conveyed to the participants with the performance.
2:30PM – Initiation of the researchers test after lunch.
6:00PM – The drawing of lots took place along with the exchange of memorials.
And so, comes to an end, the very first day of the 4th Gurjeet Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition. The anticipation for when the teams bare their fangs is palpable and we look forward to tomorrow when the event starts in earnest.