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1st Novice Moot Court Competition 2026 Develops Advocacy Skills
The Department of Law organised the 1st Novice Moot Court Competition, 2026, on 1 October at M-Block, providing first-year law students with an opportunity to develop their legal research, drafting, advocacy and courtroom presentation skills.
The competition was conducted under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Reena Jaiswal, Dean, Law, and Dr. V. N. Sharma, Head of the Department of Law. It aimed to introduce novice mooters to the practical aspects of legal proceedings and oral argumentation.
A key feature of the competition was its emphasis on peer learning. Students from the fourth and fifth years served as adjudicators, evaluating participants’ oral advocacy and legal arguments. Students from the second and third years mentored first-year participants in moot court procedures, memorial preparation, legal research and oral submissions. This structure encouraged collaboration, mentorship and knowledge-sharing across academic years.
Competition Results
Winners – B.A. LL.B., First Year
• Vaibhav Vikram Singh
• Samiksha Singh Abhay
• Krishna Dubey
Runners-Up
• Prakrati – B.A. LL.B.
• Sidharth Rastogi – B.Com. LL.B.
• Hansika Singh – B.Com. LL.B.
Special Awards
• Best Mentor: Kirti Bhardwaj, BBA LL.B., Second Year
• Best Mooter: Indu Singh, B.A. LL.B.
• Best Researcher: Hansika Singh, B.Com. LL.B.
• Best Memorial: Priyanshi Gangwar, Shubham Mehta and Indu Singh, B.A. LL.B.
The competition was coordinated by Mr. Deepak Kandpal, Convener; Ms. Smriti Gupta, Co-Convener; Mr. Moiz, Organising Secretary; and Mr. Prakhar Saxena.
The event provided first-year students with practical exposure to moot court advocacy while enabling senior students to demonstrate their adjudication and mentoring skills. It also reinforced the importance of legal research, teamwork, drafting and effective communication in legal education.
The successful conduct of the competition reflected the Department of Law’s commitment to experiential learning and preparing students for the practical demands of the legal profession.
