Sonipat, December 2025:
In a landmark event for legal education, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) inaugurated what it describes as the world’s largest moot court, the Nyayabhyasa Mandapam, at the Jindal Global Law School (JGLS). The Grand Moot Court and newly established IMAANDAAR — International Mooting Academy for Advocacy, Negotiation, Dispute Adjudication, Arbitration and Resolution — were formally opened by prominent sitting and former judges of the Supreme Court of India, alongside the Attorney General, Solicitor General, and over 200 jurists from India and abroad.
International Judicial Convention on Independence of Judiciary
The inauguration coincided with a two-day international convention on “Independence of Judiciary: Comparative Perspectives on Rights, Institutions and Citizens.”
The event witnessed the participation of:
14 international judges and jurists
5 ministers and parliamentarians
61 senior advocates
91 academics and lawyers
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant presided over the convention and emphasised the continuing need to safeguard judicial independence in democratic societies.
Leaders Highlight the Future of Legal Education & Judicial Reform
Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law & Justice, remarked:
Modernising India’s legal infrastructure is essential to strengthen the judiciary. He praised JGU for establishing IMAANDAAR, noting that its name reflects a commitment to “integrity, justice, and duty.”
JGU Chancellor Naveen Jindal said:
CJI Surya Kant’s rise from Haryana to the nation’s top judicial office symbolises the transformative power of educational institutions. He stressed the importance of mediation, ADR, and technological innovation — including AI — for the future of India’s justice system.
“Universities must become laboratories of democracy,” he added.
JGU Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar stated:
The world’s largest moot court represents a commitment to strengthening rule of law through education. IMAANDAAR, he said, will broaden access to training and help shape future leaders in the legal profession.
Kesavananda Bharati Case Re-enactment
The event also featured a dramatic re-enactment of the historic Kesavananda Bharati case, underscoring the role of judicial independence in protecting constitutional rights.
Participating dignitaries included Attorney General R. Venkataramani, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, and Sidharth Luthra.
