In its continued pursuit to promote global legal excellence and deepen engagement with international security issues, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), An Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, inaugurated the 2nd RRU International Moot Court Competition 2025 on November 14, 2025, on the theme “International Law and Global Security”  The event has brought together aspiring legal minds from across India and abroad to engage in rigorous dialogue, research, and advocacy on pressing global security issues.

The ceremony began with a warm welcoming address by Dr. Niharika Raizada, Director-in-Charge, School of Criminal Law and Military Law (SCLML), RRU. Emphasizing RRU’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of legal minds through intellectual rigour, advocacy skills, and the spirit of justice, Dr. Raizada extended gratitude to the invited judges, legal practitioners, and academicians for supporting the University that is actively engaging in promoting comparative legal understanding and cross-border discourse.

Prof. (Dr.) Bimal N. Patel, Vice Chancellor, RRU, highlighted the unique space the University occupies as a global hub for national security education, calling it a magnet that is attracting many professionals serving national security. He spoke of RRU’s evolution into a magnet for security practitioners, scholars, and professionals from around the world, noting that the campus has trained over 1,500 officers from 82 countries.

He underscored that law and security are inseparable, stating:

“You cannot achieve security by becoming autocratic, nor can you rely solely on law while ignoring escalating global threats. This university brings both together for a fair and secure world order.”

He explained fair and secure laws for global security. Professor Patel encouraged participants to immerse themselves not only in the competition but also in the academic environment at RRU. In this integrated ecosystem, students, armed forces personnel, police officers, and global practitioners interact and exchange ideas.

The competition was formally inaugurated by Hon’ble Justice Bela M. Trivedi, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, whose address offered profound reflections on the role of international law in an increasingly interconnected yet volatile world.

Calling international law “a guardian of global order,” Justice Trivedi highlighted contemporary threats such as terrorism, cyber warfare, misinformation, climate-induced displacement, and money laundering, stressing that these challenges transcend borders and require collective legal frameworks. She drew from her judicial experience, noting the complexity of cases with deep trans-border networks.

Justice Trivedi reminded young legal professionals of their responsibility to uphold constitutional values and ethical standards: “Practice of law is not a business; it is a service to society. Integrity must define the legal profession, and justice must remain our eternal pursuit.”

Further, she congratulated the organizers and declared the competition open with the message:
“May the best arguments prevail, may learning flourish, and may the sense of justice guide you throughout your lives.”

She concluded that courage, competency, and conscience are essential for law students to take society forward.

With over 24 teams (72 participants) from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Kenya. The 2nd RRU International Moot Court Competition seeks to deepen legal discourse on international security challenges through the lens of global legal frameworks. The event will feature multiple rounds, keynote lectures by distinguished members of the judiciary, academia, and legal profession.
RRU continues to strengthen its global footprint as a premier institution in national security, law, policing, and governance, aligning with India’s vision for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous world order. The School of Criminal Law and Military Law is steadily emerging as a leading hub for justice, legal research, and security studies in advancing RRU’s mission to develop ethically grounded and globally competent legal professionals.

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