Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, in partnership with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), is all set to host the HNLU-NHRC National Moot Court Competition from September 20th to September 22nd, 2024. The event will focus on the pertinent themes of tribal and human rights, offering a unique platform for law students to engage with critical issues affecting marginalized communities.
HNLU has had a proud tradition of excellence in mooting, having successfully organized 13 editions of the prestigious Hidayatullah National Moot Court Competition. The university’s dedication to nurturing legal talent was further evidenced by the success of the inaugural Hidayatullah International Moot Court Competition earlier this year, which drew participation and acclaim on a global scale.
The Moot Court and Conferences Committee is all set to collaborate with the esteemed National Human Rights Commission, adding greater significance to this year’s event. Out of seventy registered teams, twenty eminent teams have qualified to compete, ensuring a high standard of competition over the course of the three-day event. Participants will debate and present arguments on complex legal issues related to the intersection of human rights and tribal law.
The competition will be judged by distinguished members of the legal profession, including representatives from the judiciary and academia, who will also serve as mentors. Their presence will provide invaluable guidance to the participants, fostering a deeper understanding of tribal and human rights law.
The inaugural ceremony will be graced by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. V. C. Vivekanandan, Smt. Vijaya Bharati Sayani, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission of India, and Shri Joginder Singh, Registrar (Law) of the NHRC.
INAUGURAL CEREMONY
| 17:08 | The ceremony commences and the anchors welcome the audience and respected dignitaries to the NHRC-HNLU Moot Court Competition of 2024. |
| 17:10 | Everyone in the hall pays their respect by rising for the National Anthem. |
| 17:11 | Respected dignitaries start off the function by lightening of the lamp as a mark of respect and a good beginning to this honorable event. |
| 17:13 | Registrar Sir takes the lead in welcoming the honorable dignitaries and expresses his gratitude for their gracious presence at the event. |
| 17:15 | Respected Registrar takes note of the hard work of the participants and appreciates them for participating in the competition. |
| 17:18 | Professor Dr.V.C.Vivekanandan is invited to the platform to address the audience with his enlightening words. |
| 17:20 | All the participants solemnly listen to Professor Dr. V.C. Vivekanandan’s remarks as he highlights the importance of tribal communities and indigenous communities in today’s era, and points out to the struggles of these communities and their fight for self-determination and cultural survival. |
| 17:22 | Professor Dr.V.C. Vivekanandan takes note of the different conventions and pacts framed for their conservation and highlights the role of different institutions in the protection of such communities. |
| 17:25 | Professor Dr. V.C. Vivekanandan concludes the speech by mentioning the importance of understanding the struggles of such communities and extends his thankful remarks to all the particpants and NHRC for choosing HNLU for the esteemed event. |
| 17:27 | Our esteemed dignitary, Mr. Joginder Singh takes the stage to appreciate the history of the Hidayatullah National Law University in organizing such events, and emphasizing the work of the National Human Rights Commission, along with a special focus on the significance of mooting in a law student’s journey. |
| 17:31 | Mr. Joginder Singh focuses his attention on the imperative participation in Moot Court competitions as a way of developing a foundational basis of research learning and providing real-life stimulation for working in the legal field. |
| 17:34 | Mr. Joginder Singh concludes his remarks by wishing the participants good luck with respect to the future career prosepects. |
| 17:37 | Chief Guest Smt. Vijaya Bharati Sayani then graces the podium with her presence. |
| 17:38 | Smt. Vijaya Bharati Sayani enlightens the audience as to the importance of the concept of dharma and universal equality with respect to social harmony in today’s era. |
| 17:40 | Smt. Vijaya Bharati Sayani calls attention to the Tribal Development Report of 2022 to emphasize the continued measures towards the provision of equality and justice to Indigenous communities, also taking note of the fact that these efforts require overcoming several hurdles in implementation. |
| 17:42 | Smt. Sayani highlights the pastoral decline and economic vulnerability making a daunting impact on the survival of forest dweller and tribal communities. |
| 17:44 | She takes note of the fact that the cultural communities stand as a testament to our determined efforts towards their preservation and emphasises the importance of ecological conservation, not just for the sake of tribal communities, but for the better future of the planet. |
| 17:47 | She concludes by mentioning the principle of ‘Sarvajanhitaya’, highlighting the importance of collective development. This aims to build a better future not just for the tribal communities but for a world where every community is celebrated. |
| 17:49 | Professor Dr. V.C.Vivekanandan extends a token of respect to respected dignitaries present in the event. |
| 17:50 | Dr. Anindhya Tiwari takes the stage to extend a vote of thanks. |
| 17:51 | Dr. Tiwari extends his thankful remarks to chief guest Smt. Vijaya Bharati Sayani, Mr. Joginder Singh and respected Professor Dr. V.C.Vivekanandan in addition to all the orgainsing faculty and student body for making the event a reality. |
| 17:54 | The Anchors formally make a concluding remark to end the event. |
| 17:55 | The National Anthem plays, signaling the end of the inaugural ceremony. |
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