A moot court competition was today held at the conference hall of the Law Department in NEHU organised by the Meghalaya State Legal Services Authority as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Judge of the Meghalaya High Court, Justice W. Diengdoh who attended the competition as the chief guest said that moot court competition is very important for law students as it enhances the ability, way of approach and thinking capabilities of the students as they prepare themselves to be part of the judicial system in the near future.
Diengdoh added that the competition enables students to have an inkling of the court proceedings once they pass out from their universities, it also enhances the overall development of an individual, to apply the knowledge one has acquired throughout their courses.
He also urged the students to take this opportunity seriously and to make full use of their abilities which will be very beneficial for their future careers.
Others who were present include T T M Sangma, OSD, Meghalaya State Legal Services Authority, K. M. L. Nongbri, Director, Meghalaya State Judicial Academy, D. Sohtun, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority among others.
