Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), an institution of national importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, inaugurated the 2nd RRU International Moot Court Competition 2025 on Friday in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, bringing together aspiring legal minds from across India and abroad to deliberate on international law and global security challenges.
The three-day event has attracted over 24 teams comprising 72 participants from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Kenya, creating a platform for rigorous dialogue, research and advocacy on pressing global security issues.
The ceremony commenced with a welcoming address by Dr Niharika Raizada, Director-in-Charge, School of Criminal Law and Military Law (SCLML), RRU, who emphasised the university’s commitment to nurturing future legal professionals through intellectual rigour and advocacy skills.
Professor Bimal N. Patel, Vice Chancellor of RRU, highlighted the institution’s unique position as a global hub for national security education, noting that the campus has trained over 1,500 officers from 82 countries.
“You cannot achieve security by becoming autocratic, nor can you rely solely on law whilst ignoring escalating global threats. This university brings both together for a fair and secure world order,” Professor Patel stated.
The competition was formally inaugurated by Hon’ble Justice Bela M. Trivedi, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, whose address offered profound reflections on the role of international law in an increasingly interconnected yet volatile world.
Calling international law “a guardian of global order,” Justice Trivedi highlighted contemporary threats such as terrorism, cyber warfare, misinformation, climate-induced displacement and money laundering, stressing that these challenges transcend borders and require collective legal frameworks.
Justice Trivedi reminded young legal professionals of their ethical responsibilities, stating, “Practice of law is not a business, it is a service to society. Integrity must define the legal profession, and justice must remain our eternal pursuit.”
Declaring the competition open, she added, “May the best arguments prevail, may learning flourish, and may the sense of justice guide you throughout your lives.”
The event will feature multiple rounds and keynote lectures by distinguished members of the judiciary, academia and legal profession. RRU continues to strengthen its global footprint as a premier institution in national security, law, policing and governance, aligning with India’s vision for a peaceful, stable and prosperous world order.
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