GANDHINAGAR (Gujarat), Jan 30: The School of Security, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) on Monday inaugurated its Moot Court Hall here.
The state-of-the-art Moot Court Hall was inaugurated by Gujarat High Court Judge, Justice Sonia Gokani in presence of Rahul A Trivedi, Member Secretary, GSLSA, Principal District & Session Judge, officials from the Legal Department, Govt of Gujarat, and other judicial officers.
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the dignitaries proceeded to the RRU auditorium. In addition to the chief guest, the dignitaries on the dais were Prof (Dr) Bimal N Patel, Vice-Chancellor, Dr SL Vaya, Chief Mentor, School of Criminology and Behavioural Sciences, and Dr Dimpal Raval, Director I/c of School of Security, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.
Justice Sonia Gokani stated the philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi’s quest for knowing the truth (Satya Shodhnam) and the true purposes of life. She emphasized the views of Nani Palkhivala on justice and the Rule of Law as the noblest concept evolved by the wit of man.
Gokani remarked that for the protection of rule of law, we must have men and women educated in law with sterling qualities and robust commitment. She stated that the newly established Moot Court Hall of RRU shall serve in enhancing the art of drafting. She even mentioned the history and evolution of moot courts in India and abroad and focused on the requirement of soft skills and technological knowledge in students.
Justice Gokani observed that India is the second-highest country in the world in terms of the number of lawyers while stating that Nani Palkhivala was concerned about ethics, and requested the University to take care of the upcoming lawyers. She Gokani also appreciated the RRU for its extension activities under the legal services and services especially rendered to the children and gave reference to Mahatma Gandhi’s views on children.
Earlier, Dr Dimpal Raval, Director i/c, SSLECJ gave the welcome address, and emphasized the importance of the moot court and its benefit to students as well as the legal community.