India News | Supreme Court Law Clerks Take Part in 'moot Court' Competition

New Delhi, Apr 30 (PTI) A Supreme Court law clerks' 'moot court' competition was held to celebrate the apex court's 75th year.

The event was held on Saturday and Sunday.

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"The initiative was aimed at enhancing advocacy skills of law clerks and law researchers working in the registry and chambers of the top court judges," a release said.

It said the moot problem dealt with a fictional scenario concerning issues about the law of contracts and constitutional law.

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Supreme Court judge Justice PS Narasimha and senior advocate Rebecca John presided over the final round, the release added.

The semi-finals on Saturday was judged by two panels of senior lawyers, including Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati.

The winners were Ankita Gupta, Sayan Bhattacharya and Varun Dhond, it said.

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