3-member team of Law students wins intra moot court competition at VIT-AP School of Law

By Our Special Correspondent

Mantena Bhavya Sri, Penumaka Sri Nikhi and Pilla Mounisha Sai , the team was adjudged as the winner in the two-day intra-moot court competition organized by VIT-AP School of Law. The Eight teams were qualified to quarter finals from among the 18 participating teams studying 1st and 2nd year of BA LLB. (Hons.), BBA LL B (Hons) in the competition started from Tuesday.

Dr Benarji Chakka, the Dean of VIT-AP School of Law during his inaugural address told that a moot court is a miniature version of a real courtroom where legal processes and trials are held. He said that It would also known as Mock Court, in which law students act as professionals and assume all the responsibilities and duties assigned to them to demonstrate their ability to think creatively, answer convincingly when questioned and demonstrate their oratory, writing, and persuasive skills.

Prof Mula Sneha Goud, Programme Coordinator, said that a civil case was chosen for the competition. The selection of plaintiff and respondent were made through draw of lots. The case was argued by the teams before the Bench comprising of Principal Junior civil Judge-cum-Metropolitan Magistrate, Nandigama NJ Ratnakumar, and AP High Court advocate YV Anil Kumar, and District & Sessions Judge (Retd) AV Parthasaradhi.

The awardees include Best speaker award to Penumaka Sri Nikhi, Best Researcher award to Anagha Promod and Best Memorial award goes to Beeda Rashmitha Rani Yadav, Chintala Srivani, Anagha Promod. Vice Chancellor of VIT-AP University Dr SV Kota Reddy was the Chief Guest at the valedictory function and Registrar Dr. CLV Sivakumar also participated.