The reverberation of the ‘Lex Infinitum 2019’ hosted by V.M.
Salgaocar College Of Law (VMSCL) in collaboration with Global Resolution
Organisation (GRO), USA referred as “VMSCL – GRO International Dispute
Resolution Competition” exhibited an awe inspiring valedictory ceremony at Nanu
Beach Resort, Betalbatim.
The Four Days unique event which was an amalgamation of
scholastic and vibrant global talent scheduled from January 9 to 12 saw the
closing ceremony on 12thin the distinguished presence of Senior Advocate
Surendra G. Desai as the chief guest for the splendid evening.
Dr. Sandhya Ram gave a welcome note to the august gathering
comprising of 24 teams, National and International Experts, Delegates, Lawyers,
students and faculty of VMSCL and V.M. Salgaocar Institute of International
Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE). Surendra G. Desai appreciated the initiative
of VMSCL in propagating the concept of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Mechanism not only in India but across the globe. In his address he expressed
that “finally disputes between the litigants mandatorily have to be resolved.
Options available to the litigants are stepping in the courts or ADR”. Praising
the organising team of the event he added that “if discourse can be resolved
through an agreement there is solace in one’s life and that is the ultimate
treasure”. Xreya Arur, then presented a report of the untiring endeavors and
preparations that commenced months ago which lead to the successful journey of
the triumphant event. The participants were impatient and anxious to listen to
the final result. The best negotiating team was bagged by the National
University of Singapore. The runners up for best negotiation team were GLC,
Mumbai.
The Best mediator award was bagged by Jagiellonian University
Poland and the 2ndplace awardee was School of Law, Christ University.
The
special awards were bagged by various teams which included Maharashtra National
Law University, Mumbai for the upcoming mediator award, O.P Jindal Global
University for special mediator award, and School of Law, School of Law –
Christ University Bangalore for best negotiating plan.
Finally
vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. M.R.K. Prasad, Principal of VMSCL.
Expressing deep sense of gratitude towards the organizing team of VMSCL and for
the awesome hospitality provided by VMSIIHE, Ms. Kimberley Schreiber, President
GRO, USA congratulated the participants for their overwhelming performance at the
competition rounds. Phiroze Loran was the master of the ceremony. The audience
expressed their desire to look forward to the thrilling competition in the
coming years.
