Brief of Program:
Moot Court Organized on ‘Mob Lynching’ and New Criminal Laws (BNS) at Daulatbhai Trivedi Law College
AHMEDABAD: Daulatbhai Trivedi Law College, run by the Navgujrat , organized ‘Moot Court’ on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The primary objective of the event was to familiarize law students with the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and to provide them with practical experience in judicial proceedings.
The Case Study:
The proceedings focused on a hypothetical legal challenge titled “State of Gujarat vs. Chhaganbhai & Others.” The case revolved around a sensitive issue of ‘Mob Lynching’ in the village of Ratnapur, where a 25-year-old youth was fatally assaulted by a group of five individuals based on mere suspicion of theft.
The students argued an appeal before the High Court against a Sessions Court verdict that had awarded the death penalty to the accused under Section 103(2) of the BNS. The legal debate centered on whether the act fell under “Mob Lynching” or “Culpable Homicide,” and the validity of the “Right to Private Defense of Property.”
Dignitaries and Mentors:
- Presiding Judge: The competition was presided over by Dr. Kanakbhai Makwana, Assistant Professor at Mansukhbhai J. Medani Law College, Kalol, who served as the Judge. He evaluated the students on their legal research, presentation, and interpretation of the new statutes.
- Guidance: The entire program was organized under the visionary guidance of Principal Dr. Ankitkumar Rami.
- Coordination: Dr. Lataben Menant served as the Event Coordinator, ensuring the smooth execution of the competition.
- Vote of Thanks: The formal vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Rinku Darji.
Student Participation:
A total of 60 law students participated in the event with great enthusiasm. The student advocates presented compelling arguments, citing recent Supreme Court precedents and the nuances of the BNS 2023. This exercise provided the budding lawyers with a realistic platform to sharpen their advocacy skills and understand the complexities of the modern criminal justice system.
