NALSAR Wins 5th Cross Examination Moot 2025, Defeats King’s College

National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad, has secured the top position at the 5th Cross Examination Moot 2025, defeating King’s College London in the final round. The international moot court competition took place between October 27 and 31 at Sciences Po and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris.

NALSAR Hyderabad Triumphs at Global Moot

The NALSAR team comprising Ashish Reddy, Dhruv Laalam, Jeetendra Vishwakarma, Sarthak Bansal, and Shivanetra Palanisamy delivered an outstanding performance to clinch the title against one of the strongest international law teams from King’s College, London. The competition, hosted in collaboration with leading academic and legal institutions, tested participants’ ability to handle complex cross-examination and arbitration issues under real-world conditions.

Other Participating Universities

Several premier law schools from India and abroad participated in the competition, including:

• National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi)
• Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur (MNLU Nagpur)
• National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU Bangalore)
• Christ University, Bangalore
• O.P. Jindal Global University
• National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL Ranchi)
• Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (HNLU Raipur)

The strong representation from Indian universities reflected the country’s growing presence in international legal education and advocacy platforms.

Competition Theme and Case Focus

This year’s moot revolved around a construction arbitration dispute arising from the termination of battery production and commercialisation contracts between private and state entities. The case also examined allegations of deceptive negotiation practices, including disputes over construction permits, raw material costs, and profit-sharing ratios.

The format challenged participants to demonstrate in-depth understanding of cross-examination techniques, international arbitration laws, and commercial dispute resolution frameworks.

Recognition for NALSAR’s Achievement

The victory further strengthens NALSAR’s reputation as one of India’s leading law universities, consistently recognized for excellence in mooting, research, and legal innovation. Faculty members and alumni praised the team’s performance, calling it a testament to the institution’s focus on global legal education and advocacy skills. Follow KollegeApply for the latest updates on College Admissions, Courses, Exam Dates, Results, Scholarships, Career Guidance, Education News, and Policy Changes — everything needed to stay ahead in the education journey