The Opening Ceremony was held with great solemnity and was presided over by the following distinguished dignitaries:

• Mr. Karunakar Sukul, Director and Chief Mentor, Kamkus College of Law, Ghaziabad.
• Mr. Amitabh Shukla, Director, Bhagirath Sewa Sansthan, Ghaziabad.
• Dr. Ambuj Sharma, Principal Kamkus Law College, Ghaziabad.

The Following the inauguration, the day’s schedule included:

• Orientation Session for participants and judges.
• SCC Online Training Session.
• Draw of Lots for the Preliminary Round.
• Exchange of Memorials among the competing teams.
• Researcher’s Test, conducted to evaluate analytical and research skills.

A. Preliminary Rounds

The Preliminary Rounds witnessed 18 teams contesting in two sessions, presenting their arguments before distinguished judges across multiple courtrooms. Participants were meticulously evaluated on legal reasoning, articulation, and responsiveness to judicial quaries. Based on the scores awarded by the esteemed panel, the top eight teams advanced to the Quarter-final Round, setting the stage for intense knock-out battles ahead.

The following 18 teams from all over the India competed in the preliminary rounds of this Moot Court competition:

B. Quarter-Final Round:

The Quarter-final Rounds commenced in the afternoon, following a lunch graciously arranged by the college management for all participants, judges, faculty members, and student volunteers.

The atmosphere was vibrant, as the knock-out format heightened the intensity of the competition and tested the teams’ advocacy skills to the fullest.

Eight teams advanced to this stage based on total wins and aggregate marks:

Both the Preliminary and Quarter-final Rounds were judged by an eminent panel comprising senior advocates, academicians, and legal experts, who meticulously evaluated the participants on their legal reasoning, articulation, and ability to respond to questions from the bench.

Following the announcement of results, mementos were presented to the judges of both rounds as a token of gratitude. Thereafter, a High Tea was graciously arranged by the college, marking the formal conclusion of the proceedings on 7th November.

A. Semi-Final Rounds:

Four teams emerged victorious in the Quarter-finals, and advanced to the Semi-finals. The qualifying teams for this round were:

Judges for the Semi-Final Rounds were as follows:

• Prof. (Dr.) Seema Sharma, MMH College, Ghaziabad.
• Prof. Kaushal Pratap Singh, Meerut College, Meerut.
• Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma, Meerut College, Meerut.
• Dr. Ashok Kumar, NAS College, Meerut.

B. Final Round:

The competition culminated in the Grand Final Round, held in the Moot Court Room. The contest was between:

• Appellant: Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR (KSM-07)
• Respondent: Faculty of Law, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan (KSM-03)

Both finalist teams enthralled the audience and the distinguished panel of judges with their compelling arguments and articulate advocacy, marking a fitting and memorable conclusion to the inaugural ‘Kamla Sukul Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2025.’

The distinguished panel of judges for the Final Round were as follows:

• Prof. (Dr.) Anurag Deep, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi.
• Prof. (Dr.) Komal Vig, Director, Delhi Metropolitan Education (IP University), Noida.
• Mr. Kirtikar Sukul, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.

4. Valedictory Ceremony:

Following the conclusion of the Final Round, the Valedictory Session was held in the Library Hall of Kamkus College of Law, which had been elegantly decorated for the occasion. The grandeur of the setting was further enhanced by the presence of the prestigious “Kamkus Vidhi Ratan” trophy, awaiting presentation to the winning team.

The Ceremony was graced by the presence of eminent dignitaries.

• Mr. Kusumakar Sukul, President, Bhagirath Sewa Sansthan, Ghaziabad.
• Mr. Karunakar Sukul, Director and Chief Mentor, Kamkus College of Law, Ghaziabad.
• Prof. (Dr.) Anurag Deep, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi.
• Ms. Alka Shukla, Social Service Activist, Ghaziabad.
• Mr. Amitabh Shukla, Director, Bhagirath Sewa Sansthan, Ghaziabad.
• Prof. (Dr.) Komal Vig, Director, Delhi Metropolitan Education (IP University), Noida.
• Dr. Ambuj Sharma, Principal, Kamkus College of Law.

The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as the audience eagerly awaited the announcement of the Champion Team, along with the recipients of the Best Memorial, Best Researcher, and Best Speaker awards.

The “Kamkus Vidhi Ratan” trophy had been specially crafted in two identical forms — one to be awarded to the Champion Team and the other to remain permanently in the college as a commemorative replica. It was decided that the winning team would hold the trophy at their institution for one year, after which it would be passed on to the next year’s champions. In addition, the holding team would be granted waiver of registration fees for the subsequent National/International Moot Court Competition hosted by the college. The replica trophy, however, would always remain in the institution as a lasting symbol of excellence.

On this occasion, an extraordinary announcement was made by the College Mentor, Mr. Karunakar Sukul, who magnanimously enhanced the prize money as follows:

• Winner Team: increased from ₹5,000 to ₹11,000
• Runner-up Team: increased from ₹3,000 to ₹5,000
• Best Speaker, Best Researcher, Best Memorial: each increased from ₹1,000 to ₹2,000

This generous decision added immense joy to the ceremony and underscored the institution’s commitment to encouraging and rewarding merit.

Awards and Felicitations:

Subsequently, the announcement of the Final Round results was made with great enthusiasm, as all awaited it eagerly. The First Prize was awarded to Team KSM-7 from Christ University (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR, while the Runner-up position was secured by Team KSM-3 from Faculty of Law, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan. “

A brief presentation of the award details is given below:

Additional Recognitions -

• All registered participants were provided with one-month SCC Online Web Edition access.
• The Winning Team received (three) one-year complimentary subscriptions to SCC Online Web Edition, each valued at ₹32,000.

In addition, certificates of appreciation were presented to the Moot Court Organizing Team, Moot Court Masters, and Volunteers in recognition of their dedicated efforts.

The Organizing Team comprised:

• Our Patron – Mr. Karunakar Sukul.
• Dr. Ambuj Sharma, Principal.
• Dr. Neetu Mankotia, Vice-Principal.
• Dr. Tabassum Baig, Convenor.
• Dr. Neelima Agarwal, co-convenor.
• Ms. Somna Singhal, co-convenor.
• Mr. Prakhar Dwivedi, co-convenor.

Student Conveners:

• Mr. Vishal Tripathi
• Mr. Harshit Bhatti
• Mr. Deepak Mishra

Thus, the two-day National Moot Court Competition concluded successfully with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Neetu Mankotia, Vice-Principal of the college, followed by the gracious declaration of High Tea for all participants.

Impact Analysis:

The ‘Kamla Sukul Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2025’ created a profound impact on both the academic and professional spheres of legal education. By bringing together 18 teams from diverse institutions across India, the event fostered a spirit of healthy competition, collaboration, and intellectual exchange. The rigorous rounds tested participants on legal reasoning, articulation, and courtroom advocacy, thereby enhancing their practical skills and confidence. The presence of eminent judges and dignitaries elevated the prestige of the competition, while the institution’s thoughtful gestures—such as enhanced prize money, SCC Online access, and the symbolic ‘Kamkus Vidhi Ratan’ trophy—underscored its commitment to nurturing talent and rewarding merit. Beyond the immediate recognition of winners, the event strengthened Kamkus College of Law’s reputation as a hub of academic excellence, contributing to its long-term vision of empowering students and advancing transformative constitutional values.