- India is the second-highest country in the world in terms of the number of lawyers and Nani Palkhivala was concerned about ethics: Chief Guest
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
GANDHINAGAR, JAN 30
Gujarat High Court Judge Justice Sonia Gokani on Monday inaugurated the state-of-the-art Moot Court Hall set up by the School of Security, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice in the Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar.
After the inauguration, Chief Guest Justice Sonia Gokani quoted the philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi’s quest for knowing the truth (Satya Shodhnam) and the true purposes of life. She also emphasized the views of eminent jurist Nani Palkhivala on justice and the Rule of Law as the noblest concept evolved by the wit of man.
Gokani said, “For the protection of rule of law, we must have men and women educated in law with sterling qualities and robust commitment. The newly established Moot Court Hall of RRU shall serve in enhancing the art of drafting.”
She even mentioned the history and evolution of moot courts in India and abroad and focused on the requirement of soft skills and technological knowledge in students. She emphasised the importance of the moot court and its benefit to students as well as the legal community.
The judge observed that India is the second-highest country in the world in terms of the number of lawyers and Nani Palkhivala was concerned about ethics, and requested the University to take care of the upcoming lawyers. Gokani also appreciated the RRU for its extension activities under the legal services and services especially rendered to the children and gave reference to Mahatma Gandhi’s views on children.
The chief guest was felicitated by Prof. (Dr.) Bimal N. Patel, Vice-Chancellor. This was followed by the welcome address by Dr. Dimpal Raval, Director I/c, the School of Security, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.
Gantav Gupta, Moot Court Coordinator, SSLECJ delivered the vote of thanks.
Dr. S. L. Vaya, Chief Mentor, School of Criminology and Behavioural Sciences, Rahul A. Trivedi, Member-Secretary, GSLSA, Principal District & Session Judge, officials from the Legal Department, Government of Gujarat, and other Judicial Officers were present at the event.
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