{"id":122001,"date":"2017-04-09T17:09:48","date_gmt":"2017-04-09T11:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=122001"},"modified":"2017-04-12T13:53:23","modified_gmt":"2017-04-12T08:23:23","slug":"live-1st-dr-gurjeet-singh-memorial-national-moot-court-competition-2017-national-law-university-and-judicial-academy-assam-9th-april-11th-april-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2017\/04\/09\/live-1st-dr-gurjeet-singh-memorial-national-moot-court-competition-2017-national-law-university-and-judicial-academy-assam-9th-april-11th-april-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Live! 1st Dr. Gurjeet Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2017, National Law University and Judicial Academy Assam ( 9th April-11th April 2017)"},"content":{"rendered":"

We warmly welcome you to the Live Blogging of the 1st Gurjeet Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 2017 being hosted by National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam in the beautiful city of Gauhati.<\/span><\/p>\n

The National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) has been established by the Government of Assam by way of enactment of the National Law School and Judicial Academy, Assam Act, 2009 (Assam Act No. XXV of 2009). The word ‘School’ is being substituted by the word ‘University’ as per the National Law School and Judicial Academy, Assam(Amendment) Act, 2011. The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court is the Chancellor of the University. NLUJAA promotes and makes available modern legal education and research facilities to students and scholars drawn from across the country, including the North East, hailing from different socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. The students of the University haven been quite phenomenal in their performances both on the academic and co-curricular fronts. NLUJAA is on a meteoric rise in the past few years which is evident from the laurels brought by the students in Moot Court competitions, National and International conferences, Debates and other such noteworthy\u00a0events.<\/span><\/p>\n

The moot court\u00a0<\/span>problem<\/a>\u00a0of the competition\u00a0focuses on the trending issue of \u201cDemonetization\u201d that was announced by the ruling government on 9th November, 2016. Though the social and economic issues were quick to be highlighted during the implementation of this policy, the moot court problem for this competition highlights the legal issues that entailed the sudden change in the nation. The moot has also introduced a new concept of student adjudicators who will be assisting the judges in analyzing the concept and reasoning behind the arguments of the counsels.<\/span><\/p>\n

The teams taking part in the competition are:<\/p>\n

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  1. School of Law and Justice, Adamas University.<\/li>\n
  2. Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida.<\/li>\n
  3. University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University.<\/li>\n
  4. Saveetha School of Law, Chennai.<\/li>\n
  5. Central University of South Bihar.<\/li>\n
  6. Amity Law School, Lucknow.<\/li>\n
  7. Amity Law School, Centre II, Amity University, Noida.<\/li>\n
  8. Gujarat National Law University.<\/li>\n
  9. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun.<\/li>\n
  10. Symbiosis Law School, Pune.<\/li>\n
  11. Haldia Law College.<\/li>\n
  12. NEF Law College.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    We would like to extend our wishes to the teams taking part in the competition.<\/p>\n

    Schedule of events:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    9th April\u00a0\u2013 Registration, Inaugural Ceremony and Draw of Lots.<\/p>\n

    10th\u00a0April \u2013 Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-Finals<\/p>\n

    11th\u00a0April \u2013 Semi-Finals, Finals and Valedictory Ceremony<\/p>\n

    Day 1: 9th April 2017 \u2013 Registration and\u00a0<\/strong>Inauguration<\/b><\/h2>\n

    4:45 p.m.- <\/strong>The\u00a0teams are now flocking towards the Administrative Block for the initial proceedings. We would like to congratulate the Moot Court committee for their hard work and dedication in putting up this Moot Court competition in the fond\u00a0memory of Prof. Dr. Gurjeet Singh, the founder Vice-Chancellor of the University.<\/p>\n

    4:55 p.m.-<\/strong> We are underway with the registrations.<\/p>\n

    5:15 p.m.<\/strong>– All the teams have successfully registered for the event. The event is\u00a0finally on!.<\/p>\n

    5:20 p.m.-<\/strong> The teams have been asked to assemble in the state of the art Seminar Hall. We see a lot of excited faces among the participants.<\/p>\n

    5:39 p.m.<\/strong>– After the brief break, we are now ready for the Inauguration ceremony.<\/p>\n

    5:42 p.m.<\/strong>– We would like to thank our esteemed dignitaries for gracing the event with their gracious presence. Our Guests of Honor are Mr. Shiva Srinivasan and Aditya Diwakar of the Diwakar and Srinivasan, a Start-Up law firm. Other\u00a0Hon’ble guests includes the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. J.S. Patil and Registrar Prof. Dr. Yugal Kishore.<\/p>\n

    5:45 p.m.-<\/strong>\u00a0“Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself”. In keeping up with this spirit, the dignitaries are now proceeding for the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. This ceremony marks the commencement of the 1st Dr. Gurjeet Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition. The moot will surely be a stepping stone in creating a legacy for the University.<\/p>\n

    5:48 p.m.- <\/strong>The Organizing Committee member \u00a0is now delivering an opening speech on the significance of this Moot Court competition being as a tribute to our Founding Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Gurjeet Singh. The Moot Problem has been drafted by one of the leading lawyers of the Supreme Court, Mr. Mohan Katarki who specializes in the field of Water Disputes. He has been recognized as a force to reckon with after his involvement in the Cauvery Water Dispute issue recently.<\/p>\n

    5:55 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>Our distinguished guests are now being felicitated by the moot court committee members as per the local traditions of Assam. They are being felicitated with a traditional Gamusa<\/em> and a Bouquet.<\/p>\n

    5:58 p.m.- <\/strong>Our guest of honor Mr. Aditya Diwakar is now enlightening us with some wise words. He is sharing his experience of being associated with a Start-Up law firm and how mooting is an essential ingredient in the life of a law school student. Mr. Diwakar at present is deeply involved in developing the legal entrepreneurship sector in the North-East region. He ends by giving a brief insight of mooting as a tool for learning the art of litigation.<\/p>\n

    6:04 p.m.- \u00a0<\/strong>Prof. Dr. J.S Patil, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of National Law University, Assam starts his speech by condoling the demise of Dr. Gurjeet Singh, a personal friend and a legal luminary who laid the foundation of the University. He recounted the\u00a0experiences of\u00a0his early days in mooting which was the era under which the mooting culture bloomed into the norm that it is today\u00a0. He also points\u00a0out the importance of mock trials in understanding the legal procedure. Furthermore, he expresses his gratitude to the participants from across the country.<\/p>\n

    Some highlights of his power packed address:<\/p>\n

    “Justice is a process which has been built in our civilization from generations.”
    \n“Justice has become a necessity to have a institutionalized system of judicial\u00a0administration.”
    \n“We can build a framework of\u00a0education in judiciary by the process of mooting through\u00a0our presentation, argumentation, articulation \u00a0of thought.”<\/p>\n

    6:20 p.m.-<\/strong> The Registrar is giving his speech, where he is mentioning about how moot court competitions are important for the practical knowledge of law and it’s application in various cases and situations. While he is acknowledging the presence of our Guests of Honor\u00a0from Diwakar & Srinivasan Advocates, he is also warmly welcoming the alumni who have joined us to be a part of the event, along with student teams from different parts of the country.<\/p>\n

    6:30 p.m.- \u00a0<\/strong>The\u00a0felicitation of the Faculty Convener of the Moot Court Committee with a traditional Gamusa and a bouquet\u00a0is taking place. Mrs. Gitanjali Ghosh, the convener\u00a0is \u00a0sharing her experience at the prestigious Henry Dunant Moot Court Competition\u00a0and\u00a0the efforts which took her forward in attaining the 5th rank in the competition. She is advising the students to not be intimidated by any of the opposite teams, but to believe in oneself.<\/p>\n

    “It’s not the Hunger Games, but let the games begin.”<\/div>\n
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    6:31 p.m.-<\/strong> With the inspiring words of Mrs. Gitanjali Ghosh, the inauguration ceremony has\u00a0finally concluded.<\/div>\n
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    7:00 p.m.-<\/strong> After High Tea, we are now having a live session by the SCC Online representative. He is giving the participants a view into how to use SCC Online, and how to refine legal and case research by using SCC Online. There are case judgements, tribunals, journals, etc. all available on a SCC Online in order to facilitate easy legal research.<\/div>\n

    8:00 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>We are concluding the first day with a dinner in the Administration Block with all the participants and members of the MCC, NLUJAA.<\/p>\n

    8:05 p.m.-<\/strong> Live Blogging team signing off for today. Meet you tomorrow for the Prelims and Quarters.<\/p>\n

    DAY 2: Preliminary Rounds and Quarter Finals\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    10:15 a.m.-<\/strong> All students are gathering and we are about to begin with the\u00a0showdown in 60 minutes.<\/p>\n

    10:30 a.m.- <\/strong>We are starting off today with the Judges\u2019 Briefing. The Judges are being informed about the facts and issues of the moot proposition by the research committee. Soon, we\u2019ll be beginning with the preliminaries.<\/p>\n

    10:45 a.m.-<\/strong> The judges briefing is done with. That was one short\u00a0session. The judges are now moving for the group photograph.<\/p>\n

    11:00 a.m.<\/strong>– All teams and judges have entered their court rooms. The proceedings are going to begin\u00a0shortly. Excitement soaring up.<\/p>\n

    Courtroom<\/b>\u00a0No. 1 (11:06 a.m.) : Amity Law School, Lucknow v. Saveetha University<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The petitioners have started the proceedings. Speaker No. 1 looks all charged up and solid with his arguments. We see a barrage of questions being asked by the hon’ble bench on the question of maintainability raised by the petitioners side. Looks like the petitioners are trying to prove their point on words rather than on substantial authorities. Speaker No. 2 is up next and nervousness\u00a0looks embodied on his face after the cruel grilling of the first speaker. The bench is showering the speaker with legal jargon but he looks calm and thorough with his arguments.<\/p>\n

    Respondents have started their arguments. The Speaker No. 1 is being lashed up for irrelevant citations in the memorial. A lot of stuttering from the speaker but the bench is trying to normalize the courtroom environment.\u00a0References to public policy has been brought into the square. No justification of arguments by the Respondents. The respondents were at a loss of words for some time after one of the judges questioned them on the relevance of fundamental rights in light of the Maneka Gandhi<\/em> Judgment.\u00a0Speaker No. 2 has started and first things first, another hypothetical being thrown at the speaker. “Individual Liberty v. Larger Good” is the hot topic of debate now. The counsel\u00a0looks completely worn out because of the high pressure being put up on her and she is now fumbling. Finally Speaker No. 2 rests her arguments. She just took herself out from the tiger’s den.<\/p>\n

    Courtroom<\/b>\u00a0No. 2 (11:08\u00a0a.m.) : GNLU, Gandhinagar\u00a0v. Central University of South Bihar<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The atmosphere of the court-room looks unsettled. The tension is mounting up immensely between the 2 teams after receiving that quirky smile from the judges. With all\u00a0things done, the Speaker No. 1 is approaching the dais to present his arguments. The bench unhesitatingly put the speaker in the circle of fire and did not even provide him the bucket of water to save himself. But the acumen of the Speaker was conspicuous when he jumped over the circle by belting back landmark judgments of \u00a0the Supreme Court at the Bench. The judges were constantly questioning the Petitioners on the recent writ filed in the Supreme Court (\u00a0Vivek Narayan v. Union of India).<\/em><\/p>\n

    Respondents look very puzzled with their researcher trying to pull his hair out of his head but thankfully, his team-mates are calming him down. The judges are having a look at the compendium submitted by the respondent team and looks impressed by the effort put in by the respondent side.<\/p>\n

    Courtroom<\/b>\u00a0No. 3 (11:05 a.m.) :\u00a0NEF Law College, Guwahati v. UPES Dehradun<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The Petitioner has not moved an inch while submitting her arguments, not even a hint of nervousness.\u00a0The Judges are not liking being interrupted by the Respondents\u00a0too much.\u00a0The petitioner’s\u00a0side just smiled for the photographer while their speaker argues.\u00a0Volunteers sitting in the courtroom are more than the participants themselves.\u00a0Speaker for the respondent\u00a0continues to make the ‘concluding statement’ several times. The bench interrupts and asks the next statement to actually be the concluding remark. The second speaker respondent seems well versed with the case and is answering questions like a boss.<\/p>\n

    Courtroom<\/b>\u00a0No. 4\u00a0(11:02 a.m.) : Symbiosis Law School, Pune\u00a0v.\u00a0Llyod Law School,\u00a0Noida<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The Petitioners have begun the arguments. Though the first speaker came up to the podium very confidently, he has been questioned by the panel immediately. He almost exceeded his time limit whilst trying to convince the court with his arguments. The second speaker has now come up to the podium to present her side of the arguments. She is maintaining a very calm composure, yet she is being\u00a0questioned a lot. Petitioner’s\u00a0counsel request\u00a0the court to declare the PIL non-maintainable. The court was quick to point out this mistake asking why they would be hearing the arguments in the first place if this would have been the case. The counsel apologized and made the necessary corrections.<\/p>\n

    Interestingly, when the respondents started arguing, they referred to AFSPA to justify the proposition of implementing demonetization. On a counter viewpoint, the Court questions “So in the same manner, could we also have justified a demonetization, had there been one, right after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy”. Speaker No. 2 stated that this demonetization act does not violate the Basic Structure, and hence should be allowed by the court. The Speaker argued taking support from the Maneka Gandhi<\/em> Case and the Olga Tellis<\/i> Case.<\/div>\n
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    Courtroom No. 5 \u00a0(11:15 a.m.) : University institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University v. Haldia Law College<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The atmosphere of the court is prim with anticipation and excitement as the judges entered the room for the proceedings. It is going to be an interesting scene as both the teams are completely charged up for the proceedings. The proceedings commence with Speaker 1 of the petitioner approaching the podium.Speaker 1 of the petitioner from UILS, Punjab University begins his argument. The speaker contends that the Constitutional Bench of Union of Bindia will witness a flurry of petitions. The judges seems convinced by the method of argumentation. Speaker 2 begins with his argument by relying on public interest and the contends that freezing of bank accounts can in no way be in the public interest. \u00a0Speaker 1 on behalf of the respondent from Haldia Law college begins argument on behalf of Union of India. Speaker 2 tries to satisfy the bench\u2019s doubt and the question of public interest emerges again. The judges do not seem very convinced. Now it is the turn of the Student Adjudicators both of whom are exceedingly well prepared with their set of questions. Their set of questions cover both merits and questions of law ranging from the doctrine of unjust enrichment to questions of jurisdiction. Counsels of both petitioner and respondent were caught on the wrong foot. The proceedings concludes.<\/p>\n

    Courtroom No. 6 \u00a0(11:10 a.m) : Amity Law School, Noida v. <\/span><\/span>Adamas<\/span><\/span> Univer<\/span><\/span>sity<\/span><\/span>, Kolkata\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    The proceedings in the room have started with Speaker No.\u00a01 from the petitioner side who seems to be poised and convincing the Bench. She has started by arguing on the violation of Article 19(1)(g) after navigating deftly and confidently through the questions on rule of exclusion. After the initial discussion of law points she is now focussing on arguing on merits. \u00a0Speaker No.\u00a02 has begun by arguing on the point of compensation. After overcoming the initial nervousness, he is now being\u00a0 given a patient hearing by the Bench. The Bench raises a doubt on the relevance of the Nagendra Rao case and the speaker finds himself at a loss for words. Respondents have started their arguments. Speaker 1 begins his arguments and seems quite nervous. His argument focuses on the maintainability of the petition before the court. Speaker 2 relies on the RBI Act and also the constitutional provisions. The Bench poses a question on the object of the RBI Act. Speaker finally concludes his argument.\u00a0\u00a0The student Adjudicators now take the floor and pose various questions on jurisdiction, maintainability etc. to the\u00a0 counsels. The speakers from Amity Noida navigates deftly through the questions while the speakers from Adamas are nervous at certain points.\u00a0The session finally concludes.<\/p>\n

    4:00\u00a0p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>That brings us to the end of the prelims. That was a very interesting round, we\u2019ll start the updates for another engaging session, in a few minutes. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n

    4:10 p.m.- <\/strong>Time to fill up the empty tummies. \u00a0Lunch is on!<\/p>\n

    5:25 p.m.- <\/strong>The wait is excruciating\u00a0for the teams. Cause its Results time. Top 8 to Qualify.<\/p>\n

    5:30 p.m.- <\/strong>Here are the much awaited results. Congratulations to the teams moving over to the next rounds. Best wishes to them from National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam.<\/p>\n

    TEAMS QUALIFYING FOR THE QUARTER-FINALS:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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    1. GUJRAT NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY<\/em><\/li>\n
    2. UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF LEGAL STUDIES, PANJAB UNIVERSITY<\/em><\/li>\n
    3. LLOYD LAW COLLEGE<\/em><\/li>\n
    4. AMITY UNIVERSITY, NOIDA<\/em><\/li>\n
    5. AMITY UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW<\/em><\/li>\n
    6. UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND ENERGY STUDIES, DEHRADUN<\/em><\/li>\n
    7. SYMBIOSIS LAW SCHOOL, PUNE<\/em><\/li>\n
    8. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH BIHAR<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      QUARTER FINALS\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      5:35 p.m.-<\/strong> The showdown starts now!<\/p>\n

      Courtroom<\/b>\u00a0No. 1:\u00a0Amity University, Lucknow v. Lloyd Law College<\/strong><\/p>\n

      5:47 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> Speaker 1 begins on behalf of petitioner from Amity Lucknow begins arguments. The quarter finals of the 1st Dr. Gurjeet Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition are underway!<\/p>\n

      6:00 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> Speaker 1 is confidently arguing and deftly dealing with the questions posed by the Bench.The speaker is convincing the Bench with his arguments based on the violation of Fundamental Rights.\u00a0He concedes that demonetisation is legal under the RBI Act but that is not the question in discussion. Rather it is unconstitutional \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 in nature.<\/p>\n

      6:10 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong>The Bench inquires whether the petitioner has any reservations with the purpose of the act itself. The counsel replies in the negative. The counsel clarifies that the point is with regard to the mechanism prescribed in the act and not the objective itself.<\/p>\n

      6:15 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The Bench is unrelenting on its questions with regard to whether it has sufficient grounds to interfere in economic policy. It seeks \u00a0an explanation on how a freezing of deposit can interfere in trade. Speaker No. 1\u00a0does not concede his point and argues his point confidently.<\/p>\n

      6:20 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> Speaker No. 2 from Amity Lucknow begins argument and is being grilled on why constitutional rights under Art.300 may not be restricted by legislation. Speaker 2 points to the unreasonable classification adopted in the legislation. He authoritatively provides a corollary to the Bench’s analogy of Demonetization with tax slabs under the IT Act.<\/p>\n

      6:30 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong>\u00a0 Speaker No. 2 on behalf of Petitioner has now moved to his argument on sovereign function. The Bench now grills the speaker on why have the Petitioners not challenged the constitutional validity of the Act.<\/p>\n

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      6:40 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–\u00a0<\/strong>The Bench reiterates its point that Section 26 of the RBI Act has not been assailed and therefore relief on the ground is incomprehensible. The Bench is keeping up a barrage of questions on the fact that Petitioner has challenged only the consequence and not the act.<\/div>\n
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      6:50 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> Speaker 2 seems to be well prepared and is handling the volley of questions in a a calm manner and concludes his arguments. Respondent begins arguments through Speaker 1 from Lloyd Law College. The Bench almost immediately asks him to proceed to the meat of the arguments. The Bench inquires whether there was any set data for setting the 50 crore standard.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      7:00 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The bench is grilling the speaker with different hypothetical scenarios where black money can exist below 50 crores standard and asking him to justify his argument in that light. The speaker is trying his best to answer this line of questioning. The Bench now enquires repeatedly about what reasonable classification was adopted by the government for choosing the 50 crores slab.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      7:10 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The speaker manages to convince the judges and now moves to the second limb of his arguments. The Bench asks Speaker 1 of the respondent to convince it only on merits and not points of law.<\/div>\n
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      7:20 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> Speaker \u00a0No. 1 manages to conclude his arguments. Speaker 2 on behalf of Respondent from Lloyd Law College. He will be dealing with the issues based on right to property and compensation.<\/div>\n
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      7:27 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The Bench asks the counsel to clarify whether the government considers people with more than 50 crores worth of wealth corrupt. The counsel finds himself at a loss of words.<\/div>\n
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      7:30 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The Bench is focusing on the point that the verification of the freezed accounts has taken more than 4 months and is now seeking an explanation. Speaker 2 is struggling to satisfy the Bench’s queries.<\/div>\n
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      7:40 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The Bench now asks the Court to sum up the arguments and correlate with the fats of the matter. The Speaker tries to regain lost ground before he is asked to proceed to closing arguments. Speaker 1 on behalf of the Petitioner is now proceeding with rebuttals. He raises objection to Respondent’s argument that verification of the income is a straightforward process.<\/div>\n
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      7:50 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> Speaker No. 1 for petitioners\u00a0provides surrebuttal contending that verification is not the only objective of the impugned Act. \u00a0The Student Adjudicators are now posing questions to the counsel. Speaker 1 of Respondent is being asked to clarify Art.139(a) by Student Adjudicator.<\/div>\n
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      8:00 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> Student adjudicator is now asking the same question with regard to Art. 300 and Art.139(a) with respect to jurisdiction under Art. 32 to Speaker 1 of Respondent. Student Adjudicator 2 is now posing a question on jurisdiction to speaker of Petitioner. The adjudicator is exceedingly well prepared and is asking pointed questions on merits.<\/div>\n
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      8:10 p.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The adjudicator concludes his argument. The Proceedings conclude.<\/div>\n

      Courtroom<\/b>\u00a0No. 2: UPES, Dehradun\u00a0v. UILS, Panjab University<\/strong><\/p>\n

      5:39 p.m.-<\/strong>\u00a0We have started with the Quarter-Finals rounds in Courtroom No. 1.<\/p>\n

      5:48 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>There is a double whammy for the petitioner’s Speaker No. 1. Gets questioned on the “Right to Equality” and on the overriding effect of\u00a0the RBI Act on\u00a0the Other’s Acts. She is not able to convince the judges. Speaker No. 1 falters on the nitties and gritties of the moot proposition.<\/p>\n

      6:08 p.m.-<\/strong> Judges does not accept the argument of “Right to Privacy” after giving her an extension of 5 minutes in the interest of justice. “Why shouldn’t be there a government authority to adjudicate upon some issues pertaining to its boundaries of jurisdiction”.<\/p>\n

      6:14 p.m.-<\/strong>\u00a0“This is a devious method of arguing” said one of the judges but the counsel still begs to differ because the Fundamental Rights of her counsel is still being violated. “If you want the entire act to be declared unconstitutional please justify your arguments only on the basis of Article 21 and Article 14” said the other judge but the Speaker words are blank to the core.<\/p>\n

      6:18 p.m.- <\/strong>Speaker No. 2 comes into the centre. She looks confident and substantial with her voice. A spartan she is. An impromptu case being cited by the petitioners but they still get it considered by the Bench, thanks to her flair and presence of mind.<\/p>\n

      6:27 p.m.- “<\/strong>It’s always about the quality” yet the petitioners are becoming repetitive with the amount of Rs. 50 Crores in question. The bench boils down to the question, “Is it about Compensation or Constitutionality” as per the Sampath Kumar case. Speaker No. 2 is trying to toil around the question but the bench seems to be clinged\u00a0with their question. She finally gives up.<\/p>\n

      6:35 p.m.- <\/strong>There is no nexus between the bank and government. Speaker No. 2 says that still freezing is unjustified as they are vicariously liable for the error.<\/p>\n

      6:43 p.m.- <\/strong>Speaker No.2 about to rest her arguments but wait her one wrong word and we still continue. She is being questioned on the sovereignty\u00a0and the prayer which unexpectedly\u00a0does not mention the word ‘writ’. Ripped apart I would say and seriously she is sweating now.<\/p>\n

      6:48 p.m.-<\/strong> We come to the end of the petitioners side of the arguments. Really a long and painful session, of course for the petitioners.<\/p>\n

      6:50 p.m.- <\/strong>The respondents Speaker No. 1 takes over the dais now. Immediately gets trolled on stating fallacious fact. The judge asks the counsel to “Explain Intelligible Differentia”.<\/p>\n

      6:58 p.m.-<\/strong> A lot of informatory chits being passed by the researcher to the speaker. Her face still looks confused. A lot of pauses in the arguments advanced by the Speaker No. 2 of the respondents. Another statement of interest has been made by the judges, ‘Let’s go off track to understand the mentality of the government’. This is tantalizing for the Speaker and anger is evident on her face.<\/p>\n

      7:05 p.m.- <\/strong>It’s\u00a0advised not to counter the judges but the respondents seem to be ignorant of the norm. Speaker arguments are deviating from the lines of the case. She says ‘All laws are for public good’ but what about the legislations which are not. Spot On!, She cites the Ratanlal case<\/em> but a hypothetical has been immediately thrown at her, judges are interested to take this a long way.<\/p>\n

      7:18 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>Reasonability of implementing Demonetization by the respondents\u00a0is now in the boxing ring. \u00a0She justify the\u00a0strategy behind demonetization with her wits and Boom!!!……….it is accepted by the bench.<\/p>\n

      7:31 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The counsel states the case of L. Nagendra Rao<\/em>. One of the judge points out to the counsel that in exercising a sovereign function, should an illegal action be justified on the ground that its application was legal. The counsel fails to deliver an acceptable argument. It would have been great for her if she had said that the action of implementing the act must be differentiated from the demonetization scheme.<\/p>\n

      7:46 p.m.- <\/strong>Benami transaction\u00a0is in the house now. Why to use terms when we dont know about them is the question which the respondents must be asking to themselves but their dying spirit is\u00a0kept live by that humorous joke cracked by one of the judges on the bench. Judges are now literally reading off stuff from the 100 Rs Note to supplement their question. The situation is poised at a very interesting juncture now with the speaker easing off to the tantrums thrown by the bench.<\/p>\n

      7:58 p.m.-<\/strong> After those aching 30 odd minutes taken by the respondents, we are off to the prayer. But wait, there is a twist in the fairytale. Just a gimmick\u00a0viewers, there is nothing\u00a0similar to a fairytale in the real world. At Least in this court room. Prayer ends. We saw the legs of respondents counsel literally trembling. Not a good indication at all.<\/p>\n

      8:03 p.m.- <\/strong>Rebuttals are done with and nothing interesting\u00a0comes out of it. Respondents chose not to go for sur-rebuttals.<\/p>\n

      8:05 p.m.-<\/strong> Students adjudicator is now questioning the petitioners on the aid of the Balco case against the decision of freezing of accounts. He further says that demonetization is not unconstitutional. Petitioners proves their point by saying that they are not challenging demonetization but rather its implementation in the case of the petitioners. The adjudicator is now killing the respondents with his well drafted questions. Respondents are replying loud and clear but nothing substantial in their words.<\/p>\n

      8:15 p.m.- \u00a0<\/strong>Petitioners are answering the questions raised by the second adjudicator elegantly and its looks great for them. Now it’s the turn of the respondents and they are trying to answer the issue of sovereign immunity raised by the adjudicator (Supported by the authority of ). They successfully makes a way out of the wormhole by citing the 44th Amendment. Student adjudicator is speaking like a guru delivering his sermon. No answers available for the respondents. The adjudicator is prepared better for the Quarter-Finals than the respondents. Respondents are now just blabbering. Looks bleak for them now. All rests with the judges now.<\/p>\n

      8:25 p.m.- <\/strong>Finally it’s all over and we are going through feedbacks. These suggestions would be good for the teams in the long run.<\/p>\n

      Courtroom<\/b>\u00a0No.\u00a03:\u00a0GNLU v. SLS, Pune<\/strong><\/p>\n

      5:48 p.m.-<\/strong>\u00a0The first speaker, though after starting confidently, has seemed to have lost a part of it due to the constant grilling by the judges. The speaker tried to justify the acts of AFSPA in order to prove an analogy of theirs but the judges put all the right strings and opined that just because the competition has been organised in NLUJA Assam, it doesn’t mean that any argument or precedent relating to Assam in anyway justifies the totally outrageous point that the speaker is trying to justify.<\/p>\n

      6:05 p.m.-<\/strong> The 2nd speaker, however, restores that lost confidence and is arguing wonderfully, while supporting his arguments with proper authorities and satisfactorily answering the questions by the judges.<\/p>\n

      6:15 p.m.-<\/strong>\u00a0The constant and intense grilling by the judges, both on facts as well as law, seems to be a bit too much for the petitioners to handle.<\/p>\n

      6:20 p.m.-<\/strong>\u00a0The counsel still looks calm and steady despite the constant grilling of the judges.\u00a0However, the petitioners will definitely learn something valuable from this round: Do not refer to cases that are not mentioned in your memorials.<\/p>\n

      6:30 p.m.-<\/strong> The Speaker 1 of the respondent has taken the podium and has started his proceedings with a bang.<\/p>\n

      6:39 p.m.-<\/strong> The judges till this point looks convinced but at the same time, they are asking the speaker to not sell them ‘Harry Potter-esque’ fiction..<\/p>\n

      6:45 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The counsel is constantly asking the judges to look at the ‘bigger picture’ that he is trying to show them but apparently, the judges feel comfortable with a small screen.<\/p>\n

      6:50 p.m.-<\/strong>\u00a0The judges are scrutinizing the memorial submitted by the respondents and are constantly making the Speaker take a bath in his own sweat. The speaker unperturbed by the judges’ constant questions, pleasantly points out his prized citations to the judges but the judges don’t look satisfied!<\/p>\n

      6:55 p.m.-<\/strong>\u00a0The stipulated time limit has been crossed but both the counsel and the judges refuse to back down. The entire point in question right now the entire issue of freezing the accounts and not the cap of Rs. 50cr.<\/p>\n

      7:00 p.m.- <\/strong>The counsel argues that even a higher cap would have brought in a suit but the judges subtly lighten the atmosphere by stating that it is the job of the court to question whatever the government does as it is the respondent’s’ team on the dais.<\/p>\n

      7:10 p.m.-<\/strong> The second speaker is on the dais now and contending the case of N. Nagendra Rao v. State of Andhra Pradesh judgments in its favor. The judges contend that whether holding a certain amount of money in cash is a crime or a fundamental right? And a pursuing question of the judges to the counsels is where exactly has the word ‘demonetization’ been defined?<\/p>\n

      7:14 p.m.-<\/strong>The judges applaud counsel 1’s eloquence with his words but severely criticized that the respondents’ oral submissions have been more focused\u00a0on elaborate sentences and not on the law.\u00a0With the previous remark, the judges ask the counsels, on a lighter note, to educate themselves on the judgment\u00a0that have been written with a great use of the English language using the Shanbaug case as example.<\/p>\n

      7:20 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The adjudicators looks to be observant throughout\u00a0the whole proceeding as their questions look threatening and the counsels are giving a good thought before answering.<\/p>\n

      7:22 \u00a0p.m.- \u00a0<\/strong>The proceedings conclude herein.<\/p>\n

      Courtroom<\/b>\u00a0No.\u00a04:\u00a0Amity University, Noida v. Central University of South Bihar<\/strong><\/p>\n

      5:57 p.m.-<\/strong> The quarter final rounds in Courtroom No 4 has begun.<\/div>\n
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      5:59 p.m.-<\/strong> The plaintiff has begun by staunchly stating that the Art. 14 has been violated. On being questioned by the court on which part of the Art. has been violated – equality before law, or the law to equal protection, the counsel stated that the former of the Art. 14 had been violated.<\/div>\n
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      6:10 p.m.-<\/strong> There are\u00a0questions being raised on the sovereignty and the decisions of the Govt. Yet again, Maneka Gandhi case was used in the arguments by this counsel as well. The second speaker furthered the arguments by arguing that the principles of Natural Justice have been devalued, along with several Fundamental Rights and different sections of different Acts.<\/div>\n
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      6:25 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>There were also questions raised on the sovereignty and the decisions of the Govt. Yet again, Maneka Gandhi case was used in the arguments by this counsel as well. The second speaker furthered the arguments by arguing that the principles of Natural Justice have been devalued, along with several Fundamental Rights and different sections of different Acts.<\/div>\n
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      6:40 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>As the arguments for the defendants began, they argued adamantly that the policies that are being implemented by the state are only for the welfare of the state. They replied on various case judgements and various legal maxims and principles to support their case, because of which, their oral rounds seems to be very strong, even though the Court never failed to question them.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      7:00 p.m.- <\/strong>After the rebuttals and the adjudicator session, the proceedings are finally over.<\/p>\n

      With the end of the Quarter-Finals rounds, the Caravan now moves to the Administrative Block.<\/em><\/p>\n

      7:15 p.m.- <\/strong>Refresh your mind before the pressure mounts. High Tea is the call\u00a0of the moment.<\/p>\n

      8:55 p.m.-<\/strong> The MCC is finalizing the results and some of the members are on stage in the seminar hall.<\/p>\n

      9:21 p.m.-<\/strong> Sshhhhh… We are at the brink of the moment. 1,2,3 and here we go. Participants are now red like chilli pepper. It looks as if\u00a0they are about to explode. No more wait, Just…<\/p>\n

      Claps, Claps, Claps……..<\/em><\/p>\n

      9:23 p.m.- <\/strong>Congratulations to the team for getting through the Quarters and Qualifying for the Main Rounds.<\/p>\n

      Teams Qualifying for the Semi-Final Rounds:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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      1. GUJRAT NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, GANDHINAGAR<\/em><\/li>\n
      2. AMITY UNIVERSITY, NOIDA<\/em><\/li>\n
      3. AMITY UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW<\/em><\/li>\n
      4. UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF LEGAL STUDIES, PANJAB UNIVERSITY<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Tomorrow will be the day of the champions. We wish luck to the four qualifying teams. Keep buzzing Keep Rocking.<\/p>\n

        9:27 p.m.- <\/strong>Dinner is served on the table. Participants are now moving over\u00a0to the portico to get over the frustration of yet another enticing day, of course not for the participants.<\/p>\n

        9:33 p.m.- <\/strong>That ends yet another exciting day at the 1st Dr. Gurjeet Singh National Moot Court Competition 2k17. We take a sleep now to rise again for a better tomorrow. Cheers! Bye!<\/p>\n

        DAY 3: Semi-Finals\u00a0and Finals Live Coverage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        10:45 a.m.-<\/strong> Welcome to the final day of the 1st Gurjeet Singh National Moot Court Competition 2k17. We are live from the beautiful Academic Block\u00a0for the Semifinals and Finals.<\/p>\n

        10:50 a.m.-<\/strong> We are about to start. Hold your breath. All about 5 minutes now.<\/p>\n

        All are our viewers are hereby communicated that we have released an impromptu problem for the Semi-Finals and Finals Round.<\/p>\n

        Courtroom No. 1: Amity University, Lucknow\u00a0v. UILS, Panjab University<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Bench: Mr. Anuroop Omkar, Mr. Himanshu Ranjan Nath, Mr. Subhro<\/em><\/p>\n

        10:54 a.m.-<\/strong> The Hon’ble judges arrive in the Courtroom No. 1<\/p>\n

        11:00 a.m.-<\/strong>\u00a0Appellant’s\u00a0Speaker No. 1 is on the dais now. Facts are now being stated by the speaker, Judges encroach upon the comfort zone of the speaker immediately.<\/p>\n

        11:04 a.m.-<\/strong> The Hon’ble Judges are asking the speaker to not read from the memorandum and maintain an eye contact.<\/p>\n

        11:07 a.m.-<\/strong>\u00a0Appellants have finally started their argument. A questions is being asked by the judges as to ‘Whether Chief Minister would constitute an Employee or not’. The Speaker No. 1 answers in the affirmative. To aid their interpretation, they are submitting certain book excerpts and case citations.<\/p>\n

        11:11 a.m.- <\/strong>A tricky question has been asked by one of the Judges, “Would Government constitute a real person or artificial person. The speaker diligently answered that it would be an artificial person. Judges accept the same.<\/p>\n

        11:14 a.m.- <\/strong>Judges are now literally firing bullets on Speaker No.1 but the appellants\u00a0are calmly dodging them with a bulletproof jacket of good reasoning and substantial arguments.<\/p>\n

        11:19 a.m.-<\/strong> The Speaker No.1 gets cornered on stating the wrong facts. He is immediately asking for ignorance and apology. Was that the word which must not be spoken, ‘sorry’ and that too in front of the Supreme Court. Appellants\u00a0are calling for a war of words, we guess.<\/p>\n

        11:21 a.m.-<\/strong> After that deadly\u00a0and brief session, Speaker No. 2 for Appellants\u00a0takes charge now. Judges ask the petitioner’s speaker to not bifurcate from the facts. The speaker is\u00a0trying to mislead the court but the bench seems to be rigid and strict.<\/p>\n

        11:25 a.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The bull is finally out of the cage. One of the judges with a smirk planted on his face asks the question as to “On what basis this Supreme Court should not dismiss your case.” Speaker gets his courage and answers that the case has been filed under Article 136 (Special Leave Petition).<\/p>\n

        11:27 a.m.- <\/strong>Petitioners\u00a0makes a bold statement, “Union is a legal entity” given the fact that the bench today just need a mere spark to set fire to the whole forest.<\/p>\n

        11:29 a.m.- <\/strong>A hilarious\u00a0turn of events in the courtroom as the Appellants\u00a0blurted out the term “Section’ instead of ‘Article’ in reference to the Constitution.<\/p>\n

        11:32 a.m.- <\/strong>The Bench is asking the Appellants\u00a0to relate the facts of the case to the rights , specifically Fundamental Rights, the Court will pass the Judgment in their favor.<\/p>\n

        11:40 a.m.-<\/strong> A moment of magic for the Appellants\u00a0as the Speaker No. 2 is smartly answering all the questions and is finally able to regain his composure.<\/p>\n

        11:41 a.m.- <\/strong>Stark change in the environment of the courtroom as the Judges ask the Appellants to move to the Prayer. Though the bench is asking a lot of questions, they seem to be humorous as well. Counsel rests his argument at last.<\/p>\n

        11:43 a.m.- <\/strong>Respondents are now presenting their arguments. Speaker No. 1 is on the dais now to start with her contentions.<\/p>\n

        11:46 a.m.- <\/strong>The bench questioned whether they are supposed to be reading the rough brief arguments submitted by the respondents, sitting in the Apex Court.<\/p>\n

        11:50 a.m.- <\/strong>The respondents\u00a0are continuously\u00a0being questioned as to how they have reached to a conclusive amount of 20 Crore as compensation.<\/p>\n

        11:51 a.m.- <\/strong>One minute on and respondents still not able to convince the court on the question of compensation.<\/p>\n

        11:53 a.m.- <\/strong>Subramanian\u00a0Swamy<\/em> case of 2015 being stated by the respondents to get out of the line of fire but they are not being able to satisfy the bench as to the facts of the case. Judges instantly ask the counsel to not mislead the Court.<\/p>\n

        11:58 a.m.-<\/strong> One of the most common mistakes has been made by the Respondents – they have cited a case that is not relevant. And it doesn’t just stop there, the bench has noticed so and are not failing to question the the counsel repeatedly as to citing a case non relevant.<\/p>\n

        11:59 a.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The question has now moved to focus on the question of right to reputation, and whether it is an integral part of Art. 21. Once again, the counsel has cited a case, and when asked about the facts of the case, the counsel seemed to be unaware of the same.<\/p>\n

        12:03 p.m.- <\/strong>Counsel is not clear with the facts of the case of the majority of judgments they have cited and the bench is clearly looking dissatisfied with the arguments of the respondents.<\/p>\n

        12:05 p.m.-<\/strong>\u00a0 As being questioned on the jurisdiction again and again, and asking the counsel to not digress from the same, the counsel has directly referred to Sec. 47 of CPC. As being asked for it’s interpretation, the counsel is trying to explain the section in her own language.<\/p>\n

        12:08 p.m.-<\/strong> The counsel has well exceeded her time, however the arguments have become so interesting at this point of time that the bench has allowed time extension.<\/p>\n

        12:12 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The counsel has stated that the defamatory statement was made in front of the media, but nothing such was there in record, and the bench noticed it. The counsel sought an apology.<\/p>\n

        12:15 p.m.-<\/strong> The bench has directly reached the crux of the matter – compensation. The bench has given option to the counsel, that they either wait for the report of the inquiry committee and, and if found guilty, the compensation shall be given to the state; or to mediate under Sec 89 of the CPC.<\/p>\n

        12:20 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The second speaker from the Respondent’s counsel has begun her arguments. She is dealing with the issue of compensation.<\/p>\n

        12:26 p.m-<\/strong> The counsel has asked compensation from Mr. Singh in the previous issues, however now seeks compensation from the state. The bench has asked not the counsel not to be changing their client time and again, and be clear as to who they are talking in the context of.<\/p>\n

        12:31 p.m.-<\/strong> The counsel seeks before the Court that the doctrine of\u00a0sovereign immunity<\/em> is not applicable in this case. In the instant matter, the counsel argues, that since there is no sovereign power exercised by the Appellants, there is no question of\u00a0sovereign\u00a0immunity\u00a0<\/em>and therefore, the Appellant must take charge of his actions.<\/p>\n

        12:36 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>As the counsel starts stammering, the bench asks her if there is any Article apart from Article 32 and 226 in the Constitution that permits ones to sue the state. The counsel seems to becoming more and more nervous after each question. Though she finally answers that an SLP is another such remedy which allows a private party to go against the State.<\/p>\n

        12:39 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The bench has pointed out at this point of time that “If the law does not go with you, you cannot negate the law”.<\/p>\n

        12:45 p.m.-<\/strong> It seems that the counsel for the respondent is not clear as to whom they are asking compensation from. On one instance, the counsel states that it is a sovereign act and asks compensation from the state, and in another instance, they have stated that it is a non-sovereign act and asked for compensation from Mr. Singh. They are being grilled to the extreme level and they does not have any answer.<\/p>\n

        12:47 p.m.- <\/strong>That was nothing short of a gas chamber punishment\u00a0for the respondents and they have finally put down their armours. Respondents humbly submits.<\/p>\n

        12:49 p.m.- <\/strong>Finally the time has come for rebuttals. Appellants\u00a0approach the dais to start the rebuttal proceedings. The counsel looks confident but the judges have lost their interest. We guess they are up for some tea and a bit of rest on a fluffy couch.<\/p>\n

        12:50 p.m.- <\/strong>Trin Trin Trin…Time’s Over! Respondents are up next.<\/p>\n

        12:50 p.m.- <\/strong>Counsel for the respondents are comprehensively\u00a0clearing the issues raised by the Appellants. She seeks\u00a0further extension of time in the interest of justice. Granted.<\/p>\n

        12:51 p.m.- <\/strong>Adjudicators are now in action and they are also grilling the participants. It will all be over in some time.<\/p>\n

        01:02 p.m.- <\/strong>We come to the end of the Semi-Final 1.<\/p>\n

        Courtroom No. 2: Amity University, Noida\u00a0v.\u00a0GNLU, Gandhinagar<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Bench: Mr. Dinesh Dayma, Mr. Aditya Diwakar, Mr. S. Srinivasan<\/em><\/p>\n

        10:58 a.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The judges has just arrived and the courtroom seems to be a jubilant fusion of excitement, nervousness and anticipation. Here starts the Hunger games and may the odds be in their favor.<\/p>\n

        11:05 a.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The esteemed bench is going through the impromptu moot proposition, which is the first of its kind in the history of moots in India. The Petitioners side hasn’t arrived yet and one of the judge just quoted, “Justice delayed is Justice denied.” Sure that this is going to be one crazy semi finals.<\/p>\n

        11:12 a.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The fight for the final position has begun and the fumbling of the speaker of the Petitioner itself proves how difficult an impromptu moot can be as the petitioner is questioned right on his jurisdiction filed under Art.136(1) while the judges thought Art. 134 deemed fit for jurisdiction.<\/div>\n
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        11:17 a.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The Plaintiff Counsel is continuously being questioned on the jurisdiction of Sec 46 of CPC, under which the Plaintiff has approached Case.<\/div>\n
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        11:22 a.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The first speaker from the Appellant’s counsel is still arguing in the Court to justify the Appellant’s (Chief Minister of Purbanchal) act as an act of the state, and that therefore, it is not a wrongful act.<\/p>\n

        11:27 a.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The judges point out to the counsel of the Appellant – “If this is the act of the Chief Minister in the interest of the state, you are only proving that the state is vicariously liable. You only want to pull in the state into this matter so that all your penalties can be paid off from the state’s revenues and not in your personal capacity”.<\/div>\n
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        11:30 a.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The first speaker has finally concluded his arguments. The second speaker from the Appellant Counsel has approached the dais and has begun her arguments.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        11:34 a.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The counsel has been arguing between the terms of “civil servants” and “public servants”, while the judges go on to question her even more. However, the confidence and the calm composure of the speaker must be acknowledge. (The little hesitation can totally be understood – once again, the impromptu effect)<\/div>\n
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        11:40 a.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The court points out that the Appellant has lost his position to claim as working under his official capacity as he had appeared before the lower court in his personal capacity. However, the counsel argues that it was never done implying that it was being done in the personal capacity, and that the very fact that there was a committee that was constituted to do inquiry proves that he was acting in his official capacity.<\/div>\n
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        11:48 a.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The counsel for the Appellant is concluding with their prayer, however, the bench is questioning the counsel even over that. Seems like it’s going to be very difficult for the counsel to persuade the Court!<\/div>\n
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        11:52 a.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The counsel for the Appellant hasn’t been able to conclude the prayer yet since the bench is not yet clear on what the counsel has asked for. The Court has suggest settlement between the parties, however, the counsel is very adamant with her stance and won’t give up. We appreciate the spirit and determination, really!!?<\/div>\n
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        11:58 a.m.<\/span><\/span>–<\/strong> The counsel has finally ended her prayer. With that, the arguments of the Appellants has come to an end.<\/div>\n
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        12:10 p.m-\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>The Respondent begins arguments. Speaker 1 from Amity Noida appearing for Respondent begins her opening statement with trademark confidence. She is concentrating on boiling down the complex legal scenarios into simple propositions through the CPC. The Bench is listening closely and a barrage of questions seem imminent. The counsel is authoritatively explaining the procedure under S.80 of the CPC that needs to be followed to sue the government. The preliminary questions of the Bench are being dealt with expertly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        12:20 p.m-\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Speaker 1 from Amity Noida appearing for Respondent is now being grilled on the nuances of S.80 of CPC. The Bench is consciously trying to put the counsel on the backfoot. The Bench now observes that the civil court has exceeded its jurisdiction in this matter. The counsel sticks to her stand and tries to convince the Bench otherwise. The counsel reiterates her argument that the notice must be served before the government can be sued. The Bench seems convinced on this point. However, on a question regarding the compensation, the counsel refers it to her co-counsel (Speaker 2) to be answered later.<\/p>\n

        12:30 p.m-<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Speaker 1 is now submitting that exception to S.80 does not apply. The Bench now turns the argument upside down and observes that compliance to S.80 applies to Respondent and not Appellant.\u00a0The speaker is explaining the difference between personal capacity and official capacity in reply to the Bench’s query. The Bench is throwing a barrage of questions with respect to the compensation claimed and the burden of proof. While the counsel tries her best to satisfy the queries, the questions seem never ending. Especially with relation to the quantification of the defamatory act at 20 crores. Speaker 1 rests her arguments.<\/p>\n

        12:40 p.m-\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Speaker 2 from Amity Noida on behalf of Respondent begins his arguments. While relying on Anita Thakur v. State of Jammu & Kashmir <\/i>to substantiate his first argument, the Bench questions the relevance of the cited authority to the facts in question. Whether there was a personal vendetta against the Petitioner is ambiguous to the Bench, as the counsel admits that the fact sheet is silent on the issue and his interpretation is based on his reading of the case. The counsel is clearly struggling to convince the Bench.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        12:50 p.m.-<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0The Bench points out that it ironic that the Respondent keeps referring to the Chief Minister as ‘Chief Minister’ even while arguing the case on the basis of personal capacity. Speaker 2 also keeps using the term ‘public figure’ during his arguments and now finds himself on shaky ground when asked to define the term legally by the Court. The court asks the counsel if respondent will now resign from the Chairmanship of the Turf Club now that he has been granted 20 crores! Speaker 2 is struggling hard to justify his argument and not giving up an inch.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        01:00 p.m<\/span><\/span>:<\/strong> Speaker 2 contends that ‘Apologies do not compensate for time and money’ to the Bench’s suggestion that the Appellant could be asked to apologize and the case could be dismissed. The speaker seeks time to consult his client for instructions to the Bench’s proposition!. The counsel manages to complete his submissions and rests his case.<\/div>\n
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        01:01 p.m.- <\/strong>We come to the conclusion of Semi-Final\u00a02.<\/div>\n
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        01:45 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The results of the Semi-Finals are finally in after that long excruciating wait and we are pleased to announce with much fanfare that the following teams have qualified for the the Grand Finale.<\/div>\n
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        Grand Finale:<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
        University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University v. Amity University, Noida.<\/em><\/div>\n
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        02:00 p.m<\/strong>.- Lunch is going on. The participants and the judges are savoring onto the flavours of the day, before the much anticipated Grand Finale of the 1st Dr. Gurjeet Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition. We will soon be starting the live coverage of the Finals.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        2:55 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The Court room is in a state of pin drop silence, faces of the participants speaks for the intensity of the day in front of them, everyone in the courtroom is waiting for the war of words that awaits for them in this Grand Finale.<\/div>\n
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        3:00 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>and here it is, the Petitioner for the day are UILS, Panjab University and facing them up against are Amity Law School, Amity University Noida on the Respondent Side. On this interesting problem centered around the theme of Defamation. Titled as “Ravindra Singh v. Sanjay Kumar”.<\/div>\n
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        3:10 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The Court clerks have taken their position, everyone in the courtroom is eagerly waiting for the judges to arrive, the audience along with the participants have their eyes set at the gates of the Moot court hall, the judges can arrive any moment now!<\/div>\n
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        3:20 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>And the moment is here, the judges have arrived, everyone rises, the Judges in a scanning gesture sense the environment of the hall, everyone was awaiting for this moment which has finally arrived.<\/div>\n
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        3:25 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The Judges take a note of the sides representing the Petitioner as well as the respondent. The judges are introduced to the court officials and the student adjudicators for the day. They then ask the petitioner to proceed with the matter at hand. Speaker 1 for the Petitioner, begin with their Statement of facts.<\/div>\n
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        3:28 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The judges are questioning the counsel for the petitioner, on the very basic facts, analyzing their knowledge of the same.<\/div>\n
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        3: 30 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The counsel for the Petitioner successfully satisfies the questions relating to the facts, thereby proving her mantle as far as the facts are concerned. Making a clear statement, that she is well versed with the case facts.<\/div>\n
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        3: 32 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>Speaker 1 of the Counsel for Petitioner is successfully defending against all the questions being fired upon her by the bench, she contests her arguments by arguing that the Principles of Natural Justice have been violated in this particular case, she further justifies \u00a0her jurisdiction based on Art. 136 of The Constitution. The Judges ask for the legal ground on which the Counsel is arguing, as to whether the are challenging the law or the procedure followed by the Respondent, which she further justifies that the procedure is being challenged here.<\/div>\n
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        3: 38 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>Speaker 1 for the Petitioner, further invokes the principle of vicarious liability, based on the Vidyawati case, contesting that the actions of a Government official in his\/her public capacity if it causes any damage, it is the govt. to be held liable. She argues that the Section 47 of CPC have not been fulfilled because of their reserved jurisdiction. She further rests her argument by stating that the CM, Mr. Ravindra Singh was acting in his official capacity, and not his personal capacity. She then rests the floor to her co-counsel Speaker 2.<\/div>\n
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        3: 40 p.m.- \u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>Speaker 2 invokes article 300, she contends that the state is to be held liable, she further contests that though the government of the state can be considered as a juristic personality, but since their was no tortious act to be committed, therefore no compensation rests here. The public outcry was entirely based on the controversy of the Turf Club and not the actions of the CM.<\/div>\n
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        3: 45 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The Bench asks the petitioner, to satisfy them as to why them have invoked art. 300. \u00a0The counsel substantiates her arguments based on the landmark judgement of \u00a0Nagendra Rao v. State of Andhra Pardesh<\/em>, stating that\u00a0the state in administrative functions can\u2019t be held liable as to the doctrine of Sovereign immunity, and defends her argument with a well framed submission.<\/div>\n
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        3: 50 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The counsel for petitioner further takes the rest of logical reasoning so as to support her argument, stating that the salary of the CM is merely in thousands, and the compensation of Rs. 20 Crores and it would be utterly illogical to ask for such a big amount of compensation.<\/div>\n
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        3: 55 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The Counsel is extensively basing her argument upon the case of ‘Vidyawati v. State of Rajasthan’ mentioning that the sovereign can claim immunity as long as he\/she acts in his\/her official capacity. The Bench questions the Counsel, onto the facts of the aforementioned case. To which the counsel is successful in satisfying the Bench.<\/div>\n
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        4:00 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The Counsel for Petitioner finally rests her case, pleading extensively, with her facts intact, cases well versed and asks for the permission of the bench to proceed with the prayer, to which the Bench willingly agrees.<\/div>\n
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        4:02 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The Counsel for respondent begin their arguments fiercely, with Speaker 1, structurally questioning the very contentions of the petitioner, mentioning that the argument of Petitioner as to the amount of compensation being vague has never been questioned, the only questions that has been put up is \u2018Who is supposed to pay the compensation?\u2019 \u00a0\u00a0Thereby drawing the analogy that since, defamation was never contested, defamation has happened, the decision that hangs in balance is the person supposed to pay.<\/div>\n
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        4: 10 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The court interrupts the counsel with the question, ‘The petitioner is challenging the jurisdiction, questions of law are always open to challenge, according to you Section 47 of CPC is justified?’ The counsel mentions that the acts that have been committed by the CM, even under ordinary prudence can never be considered as being sovereign function. With this argument Speaker 1 From the Counsel for Respondent rests her issue, resting the floor for her co-counsel.<\/div>\n
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        4: 12 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>Speaker 2 from the Counsel for Respondent begins his argument with the test laid down for an act to be considered defamatory. He further mentions the case of Anita Thakur v. State of Jammu Kashmir.<\/div>\n
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        4:15 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong> The Bench questions the speaker ‘There has been a deficiency on your part and now you are trying to make a person pay compensation for pointing out those deficiency?’ The counsel tries to argue that ‘ A normal person pointing out the deficiency and the CM pointing out the deficiency are two different issues, the CM publicly humiliates and defames Sanjay Kumar, not acting under his\/her public capacity’ The Bench further mentions that ‘So according to you the CM should keep mum?’ The speaker is deviating from the main course of the case.<\/div>\n
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        4:20 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong> The Speaker is being bombarded with questions based upon the actions of the CM, thereby testing his knowledge of law as well as the facts. The speaker in his final submission argues that substantial injustice has been to the respondents and not the petitioner as their collar has been dragged in this case for quite a long time by the petitioner, whereby they are still aggrieved even after, the lower courts have<\/div>\n
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        4:30 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>Speaker 1 for Petitioner, raises to start with the rebuttals, stating that the CM was merely criticizing and not defaming anyone, further contesting that a committee was instituted to look into the matter. The bench questions the counsel as to the principle of ‘Name and frame’ whereby, the bench says’ Should we be naming the people who have been defaulters in their action?’ The speaker confidently answers and convinces the bench over the aforementioned principle, citing the example of Bank Loan defaulters. The counsel further contests that ‘One who comes to the court must come with clean hands’ thereby pointing out to the mistake of the respondent, Mr. Sanjay Kumar.<\/div>\n
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        4:35 p.m.- <\/strong>The counsel for Respondent, asks the bench to approach the Dice for the purpose of rebuttals, the basic argument that the respondent is basing her argument upon is the fact that,’ Coming to the turf club and pointing out an individual person and making statements against him, can’t be by any measure be considered as Public Function, that can justify the CM acting in his Public Capacity, he clearly was acting in his personal capacity and carrying out a personal vendetta against the Respondent i.e. Mr. Sanjay Kumar. With this the counsel for respondent rests her case.<\/div>\n
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        4:44 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>With the resting of the case from the Petitioner and the Respondent, the student Adjudicators take up their positions to grill the Finalists and test their Mattel.<\/div>\n
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        4: 46 p.m.- \u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>Student Adjudicator 1 questions the petitioner ‘You have approached the court under art. 137, test for question of law under Pritam Singh case were laid down, one of it is being that the matter should be of great public importance, and the other being exceptional circumstances.’
        \n<\/strong><\/strong>The Counsel for the Petitioner answers that ‘The act is legal in nature and should be interpreted accordingly, the matter is of public importance since the person concerned is the CM for whom the people have voted, therefore it may undermine their trust and faith.’<\/div>\n
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        4: 48 p.m.-<\/strong>\u00a0Adjudicator then proceeds to question the respondent,’ You may know that, qualified privilege acts as a defense for defamation, your client was enjoying one such privilege, how do you justify the case then?’ To which the Counsel for respondent answers that Such privilege would have been useful had the person been attacked in his official capacity, but personal allegations and charges of corruption were put up against his, denying him of his qualified privilege.<\/div>\n
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        With this the court is adjourned.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        5:00 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>Everyone rises, the judges instruct the the Moot court committee members to court the score-sheets, as the judges leave, all the participants and the audience are relived after the intense debates and deliberations which everyone was mesmerized to witness during the past couple of hours.<\/div>\n
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        The Results is one of the many things that are awaited, with the finalists waiting for the results with their fingers crossed, Hands joined, suddenly gods are being remembered in this Moot court hall. <\/strong><\/div>\n
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        See you in some moments with updates over the results. \u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        5:15 p.m.- The Participants, Judges and the attendees proceed for the High Tea.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        6:00 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The Participants, committee members and the audience gather in the Moot Court Hall, as the valedictory session for the 1st Dr. Gurjeet Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition begins in the august presence of all the Judges for the competition, Hon’ble Justice Ujjal Bhuyan , Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) J.S. Patil and all the faculty members of the University.<\/div>\n
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        6:10 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>Walking down the memory lane, the OC remembers the founding Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. (Dr.) Gurjeet Singh, for his contribution towards the development of the university, from its humble beginning in an apartment building to its current state.<\/div>\n
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        6:15 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The Hon’ble Registrar Sir Prof. (Dr.) Yugal Kishore is invited to the dais to deliver the opening note for the ceremony, wherein he thanks all the participants, volunteers and the judges for contributing towards the successful conduction of the competition. With this Registrar sir concedes the floor to the other distinguished personalities for the day.<\/div>\n
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        6: 30 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The Hon’ble VC Sir Prof. (Dr.)\u00a0J.S. Patil is invited to the dais. The VC sir vividly remembers the memories and the moments he had shared with Dr. Gurjeet Singh sir, mentioning him as his younger brother, highlighting his valuable contribution to the development of this university as well as the legal education domain and how the competition has immortalized his name in the form of this moot court competition. The memories bring tears to the eyes of one and all present in the Hall. He further acknowledges the contributions of Mr. Mohan Katarki, the mentor for the 1st Dr. Gurjeet Singh Memorial Moot Court Competition.<\/div>\n
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        6:40 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>Mr. Krishna Mahanta, Senior Advocate, Gauhati High Court is invited to the dais. He talks about the importance of joining the legal profession, how this country needs young and budding students like us, to join the legal profession to uphold the principle like of justice for all, only then can we expect a better judiciary, a better bar.<\/div>\n
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        6: 50 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>Mr. Hasibur Rahman, Addl. Advocate General of Assam is invited to the dais. He instructs the students to respect the profession that they are going to join, to carry it as a profession and not as a business, wherein he mentioned some of the sad incidents where the reputation of the legal profession was gravely hurt. He told the students about the expectations that the society has from the lawyers that we are to become.<\/div>\n
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        6:55 p.m.-\u00a0<\/strong>The Chief Guest for the day, Hon’ble Justice Ujjal Bhuyan is invited to the dais. He congratulated the university authorities and the committee for the successful conduction of the competition. He instructed the students to be very careful with the language they use within the court rooms. The importance of being ethical and just while carrying out your duties.<\/div>\n
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        AND NOW THE MOMENT HAS ARRIVED: THE MOMENT EVERYONE WAS WAITING FOR, THE FINALISTS HAVE THEIR FINGERS CROSSED.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        The Best Student Counsel for Semis and Finals goes to- Ms. Radhika Nagu from Amity Law School, Amity University, Noida with a cash price of Rs. 15,000\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        The Best student counsel for the prelims and quarters goes to- Ms. Nikita Garg from UILS, Panjab University with a cash price of Rs. 15,000<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        The Second Best student counsel for prelims and quarters goes to- Ms. Garvita Sethi from UILS, Panjab University with a cash price of Rs. 10,000<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        The best memorandum goes to- UILS, Panjab University with cash price of Rs. 10,000<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        The second best memorandum goes to- Lloyd Law College with cash price of Rs. 5,000<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        The Best Student Adjudicator goes to- Mr. Udit Singh with cash price of Rs. 5,000<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        The second best student adjudicator goes to- Mr. Subornadeep Bhattacharjee with cash price of Rs. 3,000<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        The third best student adjudicator goes to- Mr. Sandeep Jain with cash price of Rs. 2,000<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        The Runner-Up of the competition- Amity Law School, Amity University Noida with cash price of Rs. 20,000<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        The winner of the competition- University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University with cash price of Rs. 30,000.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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        With this we take your leave, with better and interesting events in store for you at NLU Assam in the future course of time.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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