Campus Law Center (CLC), Faculty of Law, University of Delhi has won the 20th KK Luthra Memorial Moot Court..This year's moot problem invited teams to explore the interplay of laws relating to international diplomatic relations and criminal investigation and procedure..The competition was hosted by CLC and and saw participation from 155 institutions from India and abroad. The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune, and the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad were among the 72 law schools shortlisted for the competition. The competition also saw participation from international teams including Northumbria University, United Kingdom, National University of Singapore, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, University of Asia Pacific, North South University, State University of Bangladesh, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka, Kathmandu University School of Law, National Law College, Nepal Law Campus and the University of Zimbabwe..The winning team from CLC won a ₹30,000 cash prize, along with a DLT Legal Software, Alila Diwa resort voucher and books from Ekta publication. The team from Government Law College, Mumbai was the first runner-up, and won a ₹21,000 cash price with books from Ekta publication.The team from Army Institute of Law, Mohali bagged the best memorial prize and won prizes worth ₹15,000 and ₹10,000 from Avatar Singh.The second best memorial prize worth ₹7,500 was won by the team from Symbiosis Law School, Noida.The best speaker award went to the team from Northumbria University, UK, which won a ₹15,000 cash prize. The second best speaker came from the Bhartiya Vidyapeeth University, Pune, which was awarded a ₹10,000 cash prize. .Justice Vikram Nath of the Supreme Court was the Chief Guest for the prize distribution ceremony on Sunday, the final day of the competition.The final round was judged by Justices Rekha Palli, Neena Bansal Krishna and Sudhir Kumar Jain of the Delhi High Court, who were the guests of honour..Justice Vikram Nath appreciated the organizing team and the Luthra family for the progress of the event over the past 20 years. He shared his affection and admiration for the late Senior Advocate KK Luthra at the event.Addressing the law students, he emphasized the fortunate position they are in today, receiving both legal theory and practical education. He reminisced about his own time, remarking on the absence of moot courts then.Highlighting the significance of competitions like moot court, he underscored their role in bolstering confidence and refining arguments for the courtroom. He emphasized that the practice of law entails a perpetual process of learning, and urged the students to continue learning throughout their careers. Sharing his life experiences, he conveyed that true fulfillment lies in literacy. He concluded his speech with the quote: “Law is the king of kings, far more rigid and powerful than they; there is nothing higher than law; by its prowess, as by that of the highest monarch, the weak shall prevail over the strong.”Justice Rekha Palli advised students on the importance of thorough preparation when appearing before the court, emphasizing that a lawyer should never be ill-prepared. She stressed the necessity of responding confidently when a judge poses a direct question.Concluding her address, she commended the diligent efforts of the organizing committee and the Luthra family. She acknowledged their dedication in upholding the legacy of their late father through the moot court competition held in his honor for the past two decades.
Campus Law Center (CLC), Faculty of Law, University of Delhi has won the 20th KK Luthra Memorial Moot Court..This year's moot problem invited teams to explore the interplay of laws relating to international diplomatic relations and criminal investigation and procedure..The competition was hosted by CLC and and saw participation from 155 institutions from India and abroad. The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune, and the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad were among the 72 law schools shortlisted for the competition. The competition also saw participation from international teams including Northumbria University, United Kingdom, National University of Singapore, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, University of Asia Pacific, North South University, State University of Bangladesh, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka, Kathmandu University School of Law, National Law College, Nepal Law Campus and the University of Zimbabwe..The winning team from CLC won a ₹30,000 cash prize, along with a DLT Legal Software, Alila Diwa resort voucher and books from Ekta publication. The team from Government Law College, Mumbai was the first runner-up, and won a ₹21,000 cash price with books from Ekta publication.The team from Army Institute of Law, Mohali bagged the best memorial prize and won prizes worth ₹15,000 and ₹10,000 from Avatar Singh.The second best memorial prize worth ₹7,500 was won by the team from Symbiosis Law School, Noida.The best speaker award went to the team from Northumbria University, UK, which won a ₹15,000 cash prize. The second best speaker came from the Bhartiya Vidyapeeth University, Pune, which was awarded a ₹10,000 cash prize. .Justice Vikram Nath of the Supreme Court was the Chief Guest for the prize distribution ceremony on Sunday, the final day of the competition.The final round was judged by Justices Rekha Palli, Neena Bansal Krishna and Sudhir Kumar Jain of the Delhi High Court, who were the guests of honour..Justice Vikram Nath appreciated the organizing team and the Luthra family for the progress of the event over the past 20 years. He shared his affection and admiration for the late Senior Advocate KK Luthra at the event.Addressing the law students, he emphasized the fortunate position they are in today, receiving both legal theory and practical education. He reminisced about his own time, remarking on the absence of moot courts then.Highlighting the significance of competitions like moot court, he underscored their role in bolstering confidence and refining arguments for the courtroom. He emphasized that the practice of law entails a perpetual process of learning, and urged the students to continue learning throughout their careers. Sharing his life experiences, he conveyed that true fulfillment lies in literacy. He concluded his speech with the quote: “Law is the king of kings, far more rigid and powerful than they; there is nothing higher than law; by its prowess, as by that of the highest monarch, the weak shall prevail over the strong.”Justice Rekha Palli advised students on the importance of thorough preparation when appearing before the court, emphasizing that a lawyer should never be ill-prepared. She stressed the necessity of responding confidently when a judge poses a direct question.Concluding her address, she commended the diligent efforts of the organizing committee and the Luthra family. She acknowledged their dedication in upholding the legacy of their late father through the moot court competition held in his honor for the past two decades.
