138 students from 34 schools across India debate at moot court in Kolkata
The students got a platform to hone their legal skills at a simulated court proceeding of a hypothetical case on public recruitment notification that debarred applicants who had an open school degree.
The mock case
involved a professor who was suspended for protesting against the notice. Students like Grusha Mukherjee of DPS, Ruby Park, and Saptak Sinha of PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ballygunge had prepared for weeks. It was an enriching experience for them.
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Ranjan Mitter, principal of The Future Foundation school, which hosted the event, said, "We are far from the field of application in Indian academic scene. With this initiative, we believe it shows a child his or her potential" Pritam Baruah, dean, School of Law, BML Munjal University said, "It is encouraging to see school students handle complex legal issues with clarity. "
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