A team from Government Law College, Dharmapuri has won the 8th National Level Tamil Moot Court Competition 2026 hosted by SRM School of Law, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur.
The team comprised Malavika M, Jayanthi A and Divyaprabha CK.
Mother Teresa Law College secured the runner-up position. The Best Memorial and Best Researcher awards went to participants from Government Law College, Karaikudi, while the Best Speaker award was presented to a participant from Government Law College, Tirunelveli.
The competition brought together 42 teams and 126 participants from law institutions across India.
The final round was adjudicated Justice (Retd) Prabha Sridevan, former Judge of the Madras High Court; Prof (Dr) N Kayalvizhi, Principal, Dr Ambedkar Government Law College, Pattaraiperumbudur; Prof (Dr) Jaya Gowri, Principal, Dr Ambedkar Government Law College, Pudupakkam; Senior Advocate Geetha of the Madras High Court; and Senior Advocate GV Shobha of the Madras High Court.
The competition was conducted across three stages. During the preliminary rounds, 42 judges evaluated teams on their interpretation and application of law, use of legal authorities, quality of legal reasoning and ability to respond to questions from the Bench. Eight teams advanced to the quarterfinals, where they competed in a knockout format.
Addressing the participants, Justice (Retd) Bhavani Subbarayan emphasised the importance of strengthening research, drafting, pleading and analytical skills. She highlighted the value of practical exposure and the need for an unwavering commitment to justice.
Justice N Mala of the Madras High Court encouraged students to embrace both success and failure as integral parts of their professional journeys, describing failure as a steppingstone to success. Drawing on her experience as a first-generation lawyer, she spoke about overcoming self-doubt, persevering through challenges and building professional confidence through experience. She urged students to uphold integrity, embrace continuous learning and build their careers on a strong ethical foundation.
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