Ahmedabad, March 3, 2026: Daulatbhai Trivedi Law College which is part of the Navgujarat Group of Colleges in Ahmedabad, recently organised a Moot Court competition for law students. Students pursuing Law from the institute debated and discussed live-in relationships and women’s rights to maintenance amidst recent statutory changes.
A fictional case was presented before the students to test their understanding of Family Law, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), and the procedural dimensions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. Students were required to argue both for and against the claims of maintenance in a live-in relationship, navigating questions of legal recognition, evidentiary standards and statutory interpretations.
The idea behind the event was to bridge the gap between classroom theory and courtroom practice for students. Participants presented written submissions and advanced oral arguments in a simulated court setting, responding to judicial interventions and procedural challenges. The format sought to replicate real litigation conditions, encouraging research rigour, structured reasoning and professional courtroom conduct.
Sanjana Nanecha of 1st year at DT Law College secured the first place. Jaimin Thakar, 1st year, and Preeti Kumawat,3rd year, finished second and third.
Under the guidance of Principal Dr.Ankitkumar Rami, the event was coordinated by Dr.LatabenMenat assistant professor.
Dr Ankitkumar Rami, Principal, DT Law College, said, “Sustained exposure to moot court competitions that present them with real-world scenarios from courtrooms requiring them to undertake rigorous research and present compelling arguments, enhances advocacy skills, statutory interpretation and confidence. These are core competencies for aspiring legal practitioners in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.”
