National Moot Court Competition 2025: Quarter Final Round Commences with Enthusiasm and high dedication

National Moot Court Competition 2025: Quarter Final Round Commences with Enthusiasm and high dedication

College Principal Prof. Ajay Prakash Khare Sets the Tone for the Competition

The much-anticipated National Moot Court Competition 2025 commenced with an enthusiastic and warm welcome by the Principal of the host college, Prof. Ajay Prakash Khare. Addressing a packed auditorium filled with legal luminaries, professors, students, and aspiring advocates, Prof. Khare extended his heartfelt greetings to all present. He appreciated the presence of esteemed professors and practicing lawyers who had gathered to witness and evaluate the legal acumen of the participants.

Prof. Khare conveyed his best wishes to all the competing teams and acknowledged their dedication to the field of law. He also humbly apologized for the unexpected delay in the commencement of the event, attributing it to sudden adverse weather conditions which briefly disrupted the smooth execution of the schedule.

Draw of Lots and Allocation of Sides

Following the inaugural address, all participating teams were invited on stage for the draw of chits, a crucial step in determining their roles in the upcoming legal battles. The random selection process decided whether a team would represent the Petitioner or the Respondent. Based on the chits drawn, memorials were exchanged among the teams to allow adequate preparation ahead of their court presentations.

Court-wise Team Allocations for the Quarter Finals

The Quarter Final Round of the competition saw a dynamic lineup of legal matchups across four virtual courtrooms. The team allocations were as follows:

• Court No. 1

• Petitioner: TC29
• Respondent: TC31

• Court No. 2

• Petitioner: TC11
• Respondent: TC17

• Court No. 3

• Petitioner: TC15
• Respondent: TC16

• Court No. 4

  • Petitioner: TC23
  • Respondent: TC12

Each team, well-prepared with their arguments and memorials, proceeded to their designated courtrooms to present their cases before an esteemed panel of judges.

Distinguished Judging Panel for the Quarter Finals

A panel of seasoned legal experts and academicians presided over the proceedings in each courtroom, bringing depth and rigour to the evaluation process. The judges for the Quarter Final Round were:

• Court No. 1

• Mr. Yashdeep Rastogi
• Dr. Mukta Verma

• Court No. 2

• Mr. Amit Tiwari
• Dr. Dhirendra Verma

• Court No. 3

• Mr. Dhruv Rastogi
• Mr. Shrey Singh

• Court No. 4

• Dr. Vijayluxmi
• Ms. Taniya Mishra

The judges closely observed the arguments, questioning the participants with real-time queries, thereby testing their legal understanding, reasoning abilities, and presence of mind.

A Step Closer to Victory

With the Quarter Final Round officially underway, the competition has reached a thrilling stage. Participants are now a step closer to clinching the prestigious title, as they demonstrate their courtroom etiquette, legal research, and oratory prowess.

The college community looks forward to witnessing more electrifying rounds as the event progresses to the Semi-Finals and Grand Finale in the coming days.