RPNLU Holds Valedictory Session For Two Moot Court Competitions

Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj, organised the Valedictory Session for the Conquerors' Intra Moot Court Competition (2nd Edition) and the Grand Intra Moot Court Competition (1st Edition) on 28th September 2025 at its campus. The event marked a celebration of advocacy, learning, and the spirit of mooting, showcasing the skills and commitment of the University's budding legal professionals.

The ceremony was attended by Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal, Judge, Allahabad High Court, as the Chief Guest, along with Prof. (Dr.) Kavita Solanki, USLLS, GGSIP University, New Delhi, and Mr. Tarun Agrawal, Advocate, Allahabad High Court, as the Guests of Honour.

In her Welcome Address, Vice-Chancellor Sr. Prof. (Dr.) Usha Tandon introduced the dignitaries, expressed gratitude for their presence, and applauded the performances of the participants. She reiterated RPNLU's commitment to nurturing a mooting culture that strengthens advocacy skills and professional excellence. Delivering the Valedictory Address, Justice Deshwal congratulated all participants and remarked that while knowledge of law is essential, the true hallmark of a lawyer lies in the ability to think critically, with empathy and integrity guiding their practice. He urged the students to follow the University's motto of justice, reminding them that fairness and human values distinguish great lawyers from good ones. His words provided lasting inspiration to the students as they step forward in their legal journeys.

Prof. (Dr.) Solanki highlighted the role of moot courts in preparing law students for the practical challenges of the profession. She reminded participants that while corporate opportunities may be lucrative, litigation remains the irreplaceable foundation of advocacy, and mooting acts as a bridge between academic knowledge and courtroom realities.

Mr. Tarun Agrawal congratulated the participants, remarking that “there are no losers in such competitions.” In a meaningful gesture, he announced the institution of the Ravi Kant Memorial Gold Medal in Constitutional Law, to be conferred annually in memory of his late father, Advocate Ravi Kant. His contribution symbolised a commitment to legal excellence and the University's mission of cultivating well-rounded advocates.

During the Valedictory session, the award distribution for the Moot court competitions was also commenced. The Conquerors' Intra Moot Court Competition (2nd Edition) was held from 12th– 14th September 2025 for the Batch of 2025–30, with sixteen participating teams. The Researchers' Test and Draw of Lots were conducted on 12th September, followed by the preliminaries on 13th September, and the final round on 14th September. The winners were Ms. Soundarya Awasthi, Ms. Richa Arya, and Ms. Sarvika Shankar, while the runners-up were Mr. Sahastrarchi Tej Dwivedi, Mr. Shaswat Tripathi, and Ms. Swarnima Yadav. The award for Best Speaker went to Mr. Sahastrarchi Tej Dwivedi, Best Researcher to Ms. Sarvika Shankar, and Best Memorial to Ms. Suhani Yadav, Ms. Gaurvi Singh, and Ms. Kavya Kayasth. The Grand Intra Moot Court Competition (1st Edition), held on 27th–28th September 2025 for the Batch of 2024–29, witnessed participation. The final round was judged by Vice-Chancellor Sr. Prof. (Dr.) Usha Tandon, Prof. (Dr.) Kavita Solanki, and Mr. Tarun Agrawal. The winners were Ms. Tejaswi Sharma, Mr. Suryansh Mishra, and Ms. Nandini, while the runners-up were Ms. Saumya Sachan and Ms. Janhavi Singh. Ms. Tejaswi Sharma was adjudged Best Speaker, Mr. Aditya Raj received the award for Best Researcher, and the Best Memorial award went to Mr. Anmol Patel and Ms. Samriddhi Jain.

The session also included a brief presentation on the activities of the Moot Court Society by Faculty Convener Dr. Sonika, and concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Faculty Co-convener Dr. Deepak Sharma.The Valedictory Session marked the conclusion of both intra-moot court competitions, reaffirming RPNLU's commitment to experiential legal education, advocacy training, and the holistic development of its students.