The Alliance Moot Court Society (AMCS) at Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, recently concluded the third edition of the Justice N. Santosh Hegde National Moot Court Competition, 2024. This prestigious event attracted registration from 41 participating teams and was conducted in a hybrid mode, blending online and offline rounds.

Online Rounds: A Prelude to the Competition

The online rounds commenced on February 24, 2024, encompassing preliminary sessions and a researcher's test. These rounds served as a platform for teams to showcase their legal acumen in a virtual environment.

Offline Rounds: Battleground on Campus

Following the online phase, the top 16 teams advanced to the offline rounds, held at Alliance University's central campus from March 21 to March 23, 2024. These rounds, including the octa-finals, quarter-finals, and semi-finals, witnessed intense legal debates and deliberations.

Distinguished Panel for the Finals

The finals of the competition were graced by esteemed professionals, including:

• Arunkumar Venugopalan, Director of Project and Energy Practice at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
• Anubhab Sarkar, Partner at Triumvir Law
• Dr. Mukul Saxena, Professor and Director of the Center for PG and Legal Studies and the Center for Leadership and Public Policy at Alliance School of Law

Christ University Emerges Victorious

After rigorous rounds of argumentation, the team from Christ University, Bangalore, comprising Aadit Shah, Amiya M. Arickatt, and Anant Baid, emerged victorious. Their exemplary performance earned them the top position in the competition.

Runner-Up Position Secured by V. M. Salgaocar College of Law

The team from V. M. Salgaocar College of Law, comprising Anushka Patil, Jinu Ponnachan, and Kalla Naga Chaitrali, demonstrated exceptional legal skills, securing the runner-up position.

Conclusion

The third edition of the Justice N. Santosh Hegde National Moot Court Competition showcased the prowess of budding legal minds from across the country. Through rigorous debates and presentations, participants demonstrated their passion for law and advocacy, contributing to enriching legal discourse.