Xavier Society of Law and Justice (XSLAJ), a society linked with the Xavier Law School (XLS) organized a three-day Xavier Intra-XLS Trial Advocacy Competition (XITAC) in association with Fox & Mandal and Parnasree Jeewandeep Seva Sansthan from August 11 to 13, 2022. Fox & Mandal is one of India’s oldest and largest full-service law firms.

On the first day, the event started with the Prelims in which thirty six (36) teams paired against each other, with one taking up the position of the prosecution and other the defense across five different trial rooms.

On the second day, the teams prepared cases representing the opposite side. The analysis of trial problem, relevant facts pertaining to the case and understanding of law was thoroughly assessed by the respective Judges of each of the trial room. Interaction took place on jurisdictional implication, nature of the injury, stance on dowry death and incidents of suicide cases.

On the final day, the winner’s name was declared. Advocate Sakya Sen, Calcutta High Court and Ms. Mahima Cholera, Associate at Fox & Mandal were the esteemed judges in the final round. All the faculty members and students of XLS were present in this programme.

Dr. Animesh Das