- Justice Ravi Tripathi and Justice Niral Mehta remains present at the inaugural ceremony
- In the legal profession, there is no alternative to hard work: Justice Niral R Mehta, judge at the Gujarat High Court
- Legal experts from some 24 different law firms will evaluate the preliminary, quarter-final, and semi-final rounds of the event as esteemed judges
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, APR 7
The United World School of Law (UWSL), Karnavati University organized its flagship event, UWSL International Moot Court Competition 2023 from April 6-8, at the varsity campus in Uvarsad Gandhinagar.
The International Moot Court Competition 2023 is being held on the theme of Environmental Law and International Human Rights Law. Justice Ravi Tripathi, chairperson, Gujarat State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) along with Justice Niral Mehta, Judge, High Court of Gujarat, remained present at the event.
Dr P Lakshmi, Dean, UWSL, remained present during the ceremony. Welcoming the guests and students, she said, “The International Moot Court Competition 2023 is not just an academic exercise but a vital tool for shaping the next generation of legal professionals.”
The international moot court competition is a medium to not just impart knowledge about the law to students beyond classroom learning but also hone their knowhow in practical situations. It also helped students hone their oratory skills. Students from across top ranking law colleges and institutions from across the country, including states like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan, among others, in addition to students from universities in Nepal and Bangladesh, participated in the competition.
During his inaugural address, Justice Ravi Tripathi, chairperson, Gujarat State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), enlightened the students about issues of environmental law and human rights law. He spoke at length about Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Justice Tripathi also suggested that students must take an oath, “I will not tolerate any violation of human rights by anyone, anywhere.”
Legal experts from some 24 different law firms will evaluate the preliminary, quarter-final, and semi-final rounds of the event as esteemed judges, making it a great networking opportunity for students at Karnavati University.
During his inaugural address, Justice Niral R Mehta, judge at the Gujarat High Court, elaborated on the importance of hard work in the legal profession. “In the legal profession, there is no alternative to hard work. Confidence is always a necessity in this case. In the end, it doesn’t matter whether you win or lose. What matters is how you conduct the case,” he said.
