Christ University, Bengaluru emerged winners at the First edition of the SAM & Co. – NUJS FinTech Moot Court Competition concluded at the NUJS Campus in Kolkata this Sunday.
Eighteen leading colleges from across the country participated in this competition and engaged in arguments addressing the challenges associated with regulating private cryptocurrencies.
With their insightful arguments, impeccable research, and impressive presentation skills, the team from Christ College proved their mettle and left a lasting impression on the judges.
The final bench was presided over by Hon’ble Justice Mr. Aftab Alam (Retd.), Mr. Rajshekhar Rao, Sr. Advocate, Mr. Gopal Sankaranarayan, Sr. Advocate, Ms. Poornima Sampath, Sr. Vice President, Tata Digital and Ms. Shilpa Mankar Ahluwalia – Partner and Head-FinTech, SAM & Co.
SAM & Co. offered an internship to each member of the winning team. Internships were also offered to the runner-up, best oralist, researcher, memorial (respondent & claimant) at SAM & Co. offices in Delhi & Bengaluru.
Commenting on the competition, Shilpa Mankar Ahluwalia, said “We are delighted at having concluded the inaugural WB NUJS – SAM FinTech Moot Court Competition which brought together the legal profession, those working in the fintech industry, academics, the student community at NUJS and most of all, participating teams from the top law schools in the country. After an exciting weekend of intensely contested rounds, many congratulations to the winners – Christ University, Bengaluru. We view this as a beginning and are committed to building this moot court competition into one of the most prestigious national moots going ahead.”
Prof. (Dr.) NK Chakrabarti, Vice Chancellor, NUJS said, “The NUJS-SAM FinTech Moot is a first-of-its kind competition in the emerging area of FinTech law and is a testimony to NUJS-SAM relationship. The initiative has sparked the interest among students in the challenges associated with virtual and digital transactions.”
The winners from Christ University, Bengaluru, exclaimed, “We are extremely thrilled to win this prestigious title and has been a remarkable experience to present in front of esteemed judges.”