Prayagraj, 28 September 2025 – Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLU), Prayagraj, successfully concluded the Valedictory Session of the Conquerors’ Intra Moot Court Competition (2nd Edition) and the Grand Intra Moot Court Competition (1st Edition) on its campus. The event was a celebration of advocacy, experiential learning, and the vibrant mooting culture at the University.
Distinguished Guests and Keynote Addresses
The ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal, Judge, Allahabad High Court, as the Chief Guest. The Guests of Honour included Prof. (Dr.) Kavita Solanki of USLLS, GGSIP University, New Delhi, and Mr. Tarun Agrawal, Advocate, Allahabad High Court.
In her Welcome Address, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Sr. Prof. (Dr.) Usha Tandon warmly introduced the dignitaries and praised the spirited participation of students. She reaffirmed RPNLU’s commitment to nurturing mooting as a cornerstone of legal education and professional excellence.
Delivering the Valedictory Address, Justice Deshwal congratulated participants and emphasized that while knowledge of law is crucial, true lawyers must think critically, practice empathy, and uphold integrity. He reminded students of the University’s motto of justice and urged them to let fairness and human values guide their legal careers.
Prof. (Dr.) Kavita Solanki highlighted that, moot courts prepare law students for real-world challenges and stressed that while corporate law may offer lucrative opportunities, litigation remains the backbone of advocacy.
Mr. Tarun Agrawal, in a special announcement, instituted the Ravi Kant Memorial Gold Medal in Constitutional Law, to be awarded annually in memory of his late father, Advocate Ravi Kant. He congratulated participants, noting that “there are no losers in such competitions.”
Highlights of the Moot Court Competitions
- Conquerors’ Intra Moot Court Competition (2nd Edition)
- Held: 12th–14th September 2025 | Batch: 2025–30 | Teams: 16
- Winners: Ms. Soundarya Awasthi, Ms. Richa Arya, Ms. Sarvika Shankar
- Runners-up: Mr. Sahastrarchi Tej Dwivedi, Mr. Shaswat Tripathi, Ms. Swarnima Yadav
- Best Speaker: Mr. Sahastrarchi Tej Dwivedi
- Best Researcher: Ms. Sarvika Shankar
- Best Memorial: Ms. Suhani Yadav, Ms. Gaurvi Singh, Ms. Kavya Kayasth
Grand Intra Moot Court Competition (1st Edition)
- Held: 27th–28th September 2025 | Batch: 2024–29
- Judges of Final Round: Sr. Prof. (Dr.) Usha Tandon, Prof. (Dr.) Kavita Solanki, Mr. Tarun Agrawal
- Winners: Ms. Tejaswi Sharma, Mr. Suryansh Mishra, Ms. Nandini
- Runners-up: Ms. Saumya Sachan, Ms. Janhavi Singh
- Best Speaker: Ms. Tejaswi Sharma
- Best Researcher: Mr. Aditya Raj
- Best Memorial: Mr. Anmol Patel, Ms. Samriddhi Jain
Faculty Contributions and Closing
The session also featured a presentation by Dr. Sonika, Faculty Convener of the Moot Court Society, on its recent initiatives. The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Deepak Sharma, Faculty Co-convener.
Commitment to Legal Education
The valedictory session not only celebrated the winners but also reaffirmed RPNLU’s vision of holistic legal education, where students excel in both knowledge and character. By hosting such intra-moot court competitions, RPNLU continues to prepare its budding lawyers for the challenges of litigation and advocacy, strengthening its place among India’s premier law universities.