Bhubaneswar, swa news : Justice Dinesh Maheshwari, Chairman of the 23rd Law Commission of India and Former Judge of the Supreme Court, graced the inaugural session of the 1st KIIT International Moot Court Competition 2025 during his two-day visit to KIIT and KISS, emphasising commitment to excel in the profession.
Speaking at the competition, Justice Maheshwari highlighted the vital role of moot courts in shaping young legal professionals. “Moot court has become essential for every role we perform as lawyers, whether in litigation, arbitration or beyond. Arbitration today is not just an alternative dispute resolution mechanism—it has become an integral part of the legal system, opening doors where traditional law may fail,” he said.
Sharing his advice with aspiring lawyers, he emphasised clarity, precision, and critical thinking. “In any process of adjudication, it is precision that matters more than volume. Learn to be crisp, keep questioning, and success will follow. Curiosity is the hallmark of a successful lawyer,” he observed. He further urged students to commit themselves fully to moot court activities, cultivate trust, and develop the ability to make sense out of complex information.
Justice Maheshwari also lauded the vision of KIIT and KISS Founder, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, noting, “One of the striking features of Dr. Samanta’s leadership is his philosophy of ‘India Against Negativity’. We must all take a pledge to stand against negativity.”
Earlier, during his visit to KISS, he interacted with the tribal students and expressed his appreciation at the pivotal role the university is playing in socio-economic development for the tribal communities.
Over 54 teams, including international participants, are competing in the premier edition of the International Moot Court hosted by KIIT School of Law, one of the country’s most reputed law schools which has earlier created history by winning the BCI National Moot Court Competition three times in a row.
Ashok Kumar Parija, Chancellor of KIIT, encouraged students to pursue law with dedication, remarking, “Law is a difficult profession. Give 20 hours a day to this profession, and the rewards will follow.”
Prof. (Emeritus) N. L. Mitra, KIIT School of Law, traced the history of moot courts, noting their origins in the late 19th century and the emergence of arbitration moots in the 1960s. KIIT Vice-Chancellor Prof. Saranjit Singh, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Raju K. D., and Director of KIIT School of Law Prof. Rose Varghese also addressed the gathering.
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