Moot Court competition concludes at Jammu University
Jammu, Nov 2: The third and final day of the Surana and Surana Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition North Rounds 2025–26, organised by the Department of Law, University of Jammu, in collaboration with Surana and Surana International Attorneys, Chennai, concluded successfully on Sunday with the final round of arguments and the grand valedictory ceremony held at the General Zorawar Singh Auditorium Complex, University of Jammu.
A statement of JU issued here said that the day began with the judges’ orientation session at the Moot Court Room, Department of Law, followed by the semi-final rounds wherein the top teams presented their arguments before eminent serving district and session judges Yash Paul Bourney, Rajiv Gupta, Khem Raj Sharma, Haq Nawaz Zargar, Sonia Gupta, and Ajay Sharma out of four teams, two teams were selected for finals.
The final round commenced at the General Zorawar Singh Auditorium and witnessed an intense legal battle between the finalist teams, who demonstrated exceptional advocacy skills, courtroom manners, and a deep understanding of trial procedure.
The final rounds were adjudged by the judges of the Department of Law, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Sanjay Parihar, and Justice Muhammad Yusuf Wani.
Following the final round, a cultural event added vibrancy to the occasion, where scintillating performances were made by students of the Department of Law.
The valedictory function began with the floral felicitation of dignitaries.
Head and Dean, Department of Law, University of Jammu, Prof Manju Jamwal, delivered the welcome address, highlighting the department’s commitment to promoting experiential learning through moot court and trial advocacy exercises.
Preetam Surana, Partner (Dispute and Head, Academic Initiative), Surana and Surana International Attorneys, Chennai, delivered the presidential remarks, commending the Department of Law, University of Jammu for its dedication to nurturing young legal minds and perfect execution of event.
The guests of honour, Justice Muhammad Yusuf Wani, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, in his address, highlighted the role of the Department of Law and moot court competitions in shaping the future advocates.
The guests of honour, Justice Sanjay Parihar, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, in his address, emphasised the importance of practical training in developing future advocates of integrity and competence.
Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean of Research Studies, University of Jammu, attended the event as the special guest and, in her address, appreciated the department’s efforts in organising a competition of such scale, reiterating the university’s vision to promote legal education that integrates theory and practice.
The chief guest, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Judge, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, in his address, congratulated all participating teams and underscored the significance of mooting in building confidence and ethical professionalism among law students.
He shared words of wisdom for the students who intend to enter the legal profession.
The ceremony concluded with the results declaration and prize distribution, recognising the outstanding performances of the winning and runner-up teams, as well as the best advocate and best memorial awardees.
The vote of thanks was presented by Prof Sanjay Gupta, Department of Law, University of Jammu, who expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, judges, faculty members, students, and the organising partner, Surana and Surana international attorneys, for their invaluable contributions towards the success of the event.
The programme was conducted by Navdeep Kour Sasan, faculty co-coordinator of the event and Assistant Professor, Department of Law.
