Jammu : The Department of Political Science, in collaboration with IQAC of Government P.G. College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, on Wednesday organized a ‘Moot Court Trial Activity.’
Dr. PoojaCharak (HOD Political Science) warmly welcomed the college Principal, Prof. MinuMahajan, Chief Guest, Advocate Deepali Sharma, teachers and students. She highlighted the importance of moot court sessions and how it helps students to get more aware about various sections and articles related to law and order of the country.
The moot court cases were held under the patronage of worthy College Principal, Prof. MinuMahajan. She motivated the participants to showcase their talent, skills, confidence and creative vision by initiating their court proceedings in an organized manner.
Two moot court cases were presented by students namely, Santosh Kumar Singh VS State through CBI case and Vishakha and others VS State of Rajasthan case respectively. Around 25 students participated in this activity and presented their respective moot court cases. Proceedings to both the cases were done by participants in a very organized, well researched and proper manner.
In PriyadarshiniMattoo Case ,in which justice was provided after 7 tumultuous years, proceedings were held under three judges namely Justice SC Mittal ( Sajida ) ,Justice GP Thareja (Vidushi) and Justice RS Sodhi (Nirdosh).The narration part was done by Aastha. Kashish was Priyadarshini’s Lawyer and Nazia played the role of accused Santosh Kumar’s lawyer.Tapasvini played the role of accused Santosh Kumar. Ragini portrayed the role of Dean of DU for the Faculty of Law. Tanvi played the role of Priyadarshini’s friend and Anshita was Santosh Kumar’s friend. Parthi portrayed the role of Priya’s father. The roles of media , camera man, CBI ,Police and stenographer were played by Simrandeep , Janhvi ,Lubna ,Anam and Iqra respectively.
In Vishakha and others vs State of Rajasthan Case, which popularisedVishakha Guidelines, the narration part was done by Tabishi. Manleenkour played the role of Judge,Mahroash was the public prosecutor, Sania played the role of advocate .Role of culprit was taken by Sabhiya and role of victim was portrayed by Mahini. Role of Witness was taken by Ayushi and the Stenographer role was portrayed by Shweta.
The Chief Guest, Advocate, Deepali Sharma, also encouraged the participants and college authorities to conduct more such events which boost students morale and confidence and they get more aware about their legal rights as citizens of India. She admired this unique feature of the moot court room in our college premises and expressed her gratitude to be invited as a Chief Guest for the moot case proceedings.
The organized moot court sessions ended by vote of thanks by Dr. Harmeet Singh and students were made aware about various sections and articles in our Indian constitution related to law and order. The activity enriched the students’ experience and they gained a new perspective about how court trials take place and the importance of Indian judiciary as well as the role of media in providing justice.
Prof. Suresh Kumar Bhat (IQAC Coordinator), Prof. Mamta Gupta (Dean Commerce) , Prof. Indu Sharma, Dr. Revika Arora, Dr. Seema Arora (HOD English ),Dr. Renu Anand (HOD Maths) and Prof. Mala Bhasin (Staff Secretary) ,Dr. Suraj Mohini Jamwal (HOD Sociology),Prof. EishaGohil ( HOD Psychology) ,Prof. Abhinav Sharma,Dr. Roopali Slathia , Dr. Ajaz Ahmed, Prof. NeelamThapa and members of organizing committee Prof. Paramjeet Singh ,Dr. Vandana Sharma along with students ,were also present to witness the moot court proceedings.
The students, JasmeenKour, Sujagya Sharma, Sonakshi Sharma, Muskan Sharma and Priyanka Sharma also extended their help in organizing and coordinating the whole event.
