The College of Law at KL Deemed to be University successfully conducted the 4th Koneru Laxmaiah Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2024, with participation from 36 teams representing law colleges, law schools, and deemed universities across the country. The prestigious event commenced with the draw of lots, marking the qualification of 16 teams for the Octa-Final rounds. This event was graced by distinguished personalities, including Mr. BhimiReddy Kasi Reddy, Managing Director of Alphamed Formulations Pvt. Ltd., Telangana.
The Octa-Final rounds witnessed 32 esteemed judges assessing the teams’ performances. Eight teams advanced to the Quarter-Finals, and after further scrutiny, four teams qualified for the Semi-Finals. The finalists were chosen after a rigorous evaluation by four judges.
Reflecting on the event, Dr. G. Pardha Saradhi Varma, Vice Chancellor of KL Deemed to be University, remarked, “The Koneru Laxmaiah Memorial National Moot Court Competition holds special significance as it provides a platform for our students to showcase their intellectual rigor and legal acumen. KL University is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of legal professionals by challenging them to refine their analytical thinking and advocacy skills. This competition not only celebrates legal excellence but also fosters a spirit of collaboration and innovation among budding legal minds from across the nation.”
The grand Final Round, held in the KL Deemed to be University campus was presided over by two sitting Hon’ble Judges from the High Court of Andhra Pradesh Judicature at Amaravathi: Hon’ble Justice Sri K. Suresh Reddy and Hon’ble Justice Sri Dr. V.R.K. Krupa Sagar. After an intense session of legal arguments, the winners and runners-up were declared, with accolades presented for Best Researcher, Best Oral Presenter, and Best Memorial.
The event concluded with a grand award ceremony where the winners were celebrated. The winners of the competition were from Saveetha School of Law, SIMATS, while the runners-up hailed from Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), New Law College, Pune. The award for Best Researcher went to Kevin Joel Thomas from Saveetha School of Law, while Prity Sinha and Sanan Versha Sharma from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat, were recognized for the Best Memorial among other winners in different categories.
Hon’ble Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr. N. Venkram, Dr. M. Kishore Babu, Dean of MHS, Dr. Hari Kiran Vege, Additional Dean Academics, along with other dignitaries, faculty members, and students, attended the event. The competition was meticulously organized by Mr. Mudassir Rasool Wani, Assistant Professor and Convenor, along with various student committees under the guidance of Dr. K.I. Pavan Kumar, Principal of KL College of Law. The event received unanimous praise for its seamless execution and outstanding performances from all participating teams
