NLIU Bhopal wins first National Trial Advocacy Competition at NLU Delhi

National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal has won the first National Trial Advocacy Competition, organised by National Law University Delhi (NLUD) in collaboration with Think India, Bar & Bench reported. The University of Rajasthan finished as runner-up. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur won the award for Best Memorial, and Mansi Dadhich of the National Forensic Sciences University was named Best Speaker, according to Bar & Bench. The prizes were distributed at the valedictory ceremony on August 9 at the university's Moot Court Hall, Bar & Bench reported. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was chief guest and spoke on principles of governance and the intersection of law. Bar & Bench and LiveLaw reported that she addressed the role of legal frameworks in governance and the responsibility of young legal professionals to apply their academic knowledge to the welfare of society and the goal of a developed India. LiveLaw reported that she said the next generation of lawyers would play a significant role in strengthening the country's justice tradition. Bar & Bench reported that NLUD Vice Chancellor Prof (Dr) GS Bajpai gave the welcome address and Ashish Chauhan, National Organising Secretary of the ABVP, also spoke. NLUD Registrar Prof. (Dr.) Risham Garg delivered the vote of thanks.