7th National Law Fest ‘Arguendo’ at UILS, PU

Chandigarh, March 13, 2024: The University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), is all set to host the 7th National Law Fest- Arguendo, a prestigious platform where legal minds converge to showcase their prowess and talent. The event is scheduled to take place from 14th to 16th March, 2024. It promises to be a dynamic arena for legal discourse and competition. Arguendo will witness the participation of approximately 120 teams from across the nation, competing in three flagship national competitions:
•    1st Shri. G.K. Chatrath Memorial National Moot Court Competition
•    4th Justice A.S. Anand National Mediation and Negotiation Competition
•    National Quiz - 'CivilSavvy'-1.0

The highlight of the event will be the Valedictory Ceremony scheduled for 16th March, 2024 at 12:00 PM in the Law Auditorium, PU that is to be graced by esteemed dignitaries. The winning teams and students will be awarded prizes by Justice Surya Kant, Judge Supreme Court of India, has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest for the Valedictory Ceremony; Justice A.G. Masih, Judge Supreme Court of India, will be the distinguished Guest of Honour; and Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Acting Chief Justice, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh, will be the Guest of Honour. Various other dignitaries i.e. Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Senior Advocates and Academicians will also be present at the final ceremony. The Final Rounds of the competitions will be judged by Justice Deepak Sibal; Justice Anupinder Grewal; and Justice Harpreet Brar along with Gurminder Singh, Advocate General Punjab; Atul Lakhanpal; and Akshay Bhan. The final rounds of the Quiz competition will be judged by Urvashi Gulati, former Chief Secretary, Haryana; and Shivdular Singh, retd. IAS. The preliminary rounds for the competitions have been conducted in the online mode. The quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final rounds will be held in UILS and will be judged by eminent advocates.

Under the able guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Shruti Bedi, Director UILS, and the relentless support by Anu Chatrath, Sr. Advocate and Munisha Gandhi, Sr. Advocate, along with the dedicated faculty coordinators Prof. (Dr.) Pushpinder Kaur, Prof. (Dr.) Jai Mala, Dr. Sabina Salim, and Dr. Virender Negi the event promises to be a resounding success. 

Arguendo is a testament to the department’s commitment towards fostering academic excellence and providing a platform for aspiring legal professionals to hone their skills and network with peers. Arguendo, the flagship event of UILS, is not merely a competition but a platform for nurturing the legal acumen and professional development of students nationwide. Through rigorous competitions, Arguendo aims to instill in participants a sense of responsibility, critical thinking, and ethical practice in the legal profession. With each edition, Arguendo reaffirms its commitment to promoting excellence in legal education and fostering a vibrant community of legal scholars and practitioners.