Report of the Opening Ceremony of the 2nd Galgotias University International Paperless Moot Court Competition, 2020

Department: School of Law
Event: 2nd Galgotias University International Paperless Moot Court Competition, 2020
Organized by: Moot Court Society

School of Law, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, has organized its two days 2nd Galgotias University International Paperless Moot Court Competition 2020 from 24th - 25th January 2020 at the Greater Noida Campus, with an overall participation of 18 teams from different law colleges and universities across the country. 

The competition started with the registration of a total of 18 teams, consisting of 54 participants. The opening ceremony was inaugurated with the benison of the Saraswati Vachan. The Chief Guests for the inaugural session were: His Excellency Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipak Misra, Former Chief Justice of India accompanied with other Dignitaries Mr. Suneel Galgotia, Chancellor, Galgotias University, Mr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Bajaj, Vice-Chancellor, Galgotias University and Advocate Ms. Aradhana Galgotia. Amongst the other Dignitaries on the stage, Program Chair, Prof. (Dr.) Tabrez Ahmad, Pro Vice-Chancellor & Dean, School of Law, Galgotias University along with Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Kumar, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academics graced the occasion.

Advocate Aradhna Galgotia, Special Guest for the event, enlightened the participants about the journey of Moot Court Society with its relevance in the legal institutions. Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Bajaj, Vice Chancellor, Galgotias University, gratified this august gathering with a welcome address, welcoming all the dignitaries and the enthusiastic participants. Mr. Suneel Galgotia, Chancellor, Galgotias University, felicitated our distinguished Chief Guest, His Excellency Hon&rsquoble Mr. Justice Dipak Misra with a token of appreciation.

The resonant echo of Saraswati Vandana during the lighting of the lamp by our distinguished Dignitaries left an imprinting presence. The event stepped into its next phase with the speech by Mr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University whereby, he acknowledged the role of Law Schools in inculcating and developing Mooting Skills for overall personality development of the students. The blissful presence of His Excellency Hon&rsquoble Mr. Justice Dipak Misra made the Inaugural ceremony of Galgotias University International Paperless Moot Court Competition a moment of lifetime. This event was an effort to promote legal skills with an endeavour of restoring our Environment by making it a Paperless Moot Court Competition. 

Mr. Suneel Galgotia, Chancellor, Galgotias University, a luminary whose address give wings to the dreams and aspirations of innumerable students, inspired the model of commitment to excellence at all levels. Our Chief Guest His Excellency Hon&rsquoble Mr. Justice Dipak Misra greeted the whole gathering and illuminated the participants with his profound words. His motivational words acted as the bible of wisdom for all the participants. The torchbearer of this event and scholastic endeavour, Prof (Dr.) Tabrez Ahmad presented a Vote of Thanks to the Chief Guest His Excellency Hon&rsquoble Mr. Justice Dipak Misra and all the other dignitaries. The Inaugural ceremony closed to the thundering applause triggering the participants enthusiasm to begin the Preliminary rounds for the event.