LATE JUSTICE GURUDAS DATTA KAMAT
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Justice Gurudas D. Kamat was born in Goa on January 5, 1935. He was enrolled as an
advocate by the Maharashtra Bar Council on August 10, 1962, and commenced his
practice in Bombay in 1963. In 1964, he returned to his home state of Goa, where he
explored various branches of law. He served as Public Prosecutor from 1967 to 1969 and, in 1980, was appointed as Advocate for the Customs and Central Excise Departments of the Government of India. During the same period, he was also a member of the Senate and the Law Faculty at Bombay University (1980–1982). Justice Kamat was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court on November 29, 1983, and elevated as a Permanent Judge on the same date. He went on to achieve the distinguished position of Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court on July 1, 1996, becoming the first Goan to attain such an eminent post. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Justice Kamat retired on January 5, 1997, leaving behind an enduring legacy as a doyen of the legal fraternity.
Justice G. D. Kamat Memorial National Moot Court Competition
The Justice G. D. Kamat Memorial National Moot Court Competition was instituted by V. M. Salgaocar College of Law, in collaboration with the G. D. Kamat Charitable Trust, in honour of Late Justice G. D. Kamat.
The 1st edition (2023) saw 26 participating teams from across India, with NLU Bhopal winning and Gurusiddappa Kotambri Law College, Hubballi finishing as runners-up.The 2nd edition (2024) hosted 24 institutions, where Christ University secured the championship and R. V. Institute of Legal Studies, Bangalore were runners-up.The 3rd edition (2025) welcomed 26 teams. KES Shri Jayantilal H. Patel College, Mumbai won, and Christ University, Bangalore were runners-up. Special awards went to Disha Lalit Jain (Best Mooter), Nandana Suresh (Best Researcher), and Shahaji Law College, Kolhapur (Best Memorial).
In tribute to the legacy of Late Justice G. D. Kamat, the College, in collaboration with the Trust, proudly presents the 4th Edition of the Competition in February 2026, continuing its mission to promote excellence in advocacy and legal education.
NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION IS HERE !
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From the Principal's Desk
Dear Participants,
Welcome to V.M. Salgaocar College of Law,
At VMSCL, we are committed to fostering an environment that inspires creativity,encourages growth, and supports academic excellence. Our goal is to provide every student with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities needed to thrive in an ever- changing world.
We believe in the power of experiential learning and moot court competitions provide students with a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of legal practitioners,presenting arguments, analyzing cases, and understanding the nuances of courtroom decorum. It is a bridge between academic learning and practical application, preparing students to face real-world legal challenges with confidence and competence.Through the dedication of our talented staff, the support of our engaged community,and the enthusiasm of our students, we strive to create a nurturing and innovative learning atmosphere. We believe in holistic development, ensuring our students excel not only in academics but also in extracurricular activities, character building, and life skills.
It is with immense pride and pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to all of you to the Justice G. D. Kamat Memorial National Level Moot Competition 2026. This event is not just a celebration of legal acumen and advocacy skills, but also a platform that fosters critical thinking, intellectual rigor, and professional ethics among budding legal minds.
Wishing all participants the very best for the competition.
Warm regards,
Dr. G. Shaber Ali
Officiating Principal,
V.M Salgaocar College of Law
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
| SR. No. | DEPARTMENT | FACULTY INCHARGE | OC | DEPUTY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CO- ORDINATION | PEARL MONTEIRO SACHIN PANICKER | ANUSHKA PATIL (5TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 8421048955) | SWAYAM CHODANKAR (4TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 8999947723) |
| 2 | REGISTRATION & LOGISTICS | MEGHANA KAPDI RHUCHA GARDE | SAHI PAGUI (5TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 8010542974) | UMMEHANI JAVED (4TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 9607257807) |
| 3 | DRAFTING | DR. M.R.K. PRASAD | SEAN GOMES (5TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 83800 61588) | CASSIUS FERNANDES (4TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 82379 11825) |
| 4 | TEAMS | DR. RANJANA FERRAO VARSHA REDKAR | TRUSHA DESAI (5TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 9767524913) | KHUSHI NAIK (4TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 76663 19517) |
| 5 | COMPETITIONS | DR. SANDHYA RAM UJWALA PEDNEKAR | CLIVE FERNANDES (5TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 77749 26429) | SANIKA PEDNEKAR (4TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 86007 88064) |
| 6 | JUDGES | DR. K.S. RAO AMAL KAZI | RAISA MARIETTE PINTO (5TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 9373055315) | GAYATRI CHARI (4TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 94232 84501) |
| 7 | ACCOMODATION & TRANSPORT | YOGESH VARAK LAVU GOVEKAR DHRUVA NAIK | SHAMIK PAI (3RD YEAR BALLB) (+91 8379068689) | HANSEL CARDOSO (3RD YEAR BALLB) (+91 93566 02163) |
| 8 | HOSPITALITY | DR. SHRUTI K. DALAL SHREYA SHAH | ATHARVA SAWAIKAR (3RD YEAR BALLB) (+91 8329055954) | HIMANSHU SALGAOKAR (3RD YEAR BALLB) (+91 7774094524) |
| 9 | PRODUCTION & PROCUREMENT | DR. B. S. PATIL SIDDHESH TARI DR. SHAILENDAR GAONKAR YUTIKA CHARI – (SYSTEM ADMIN) | SAMARTH MANERKAR (5TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 8010638133) | AALOK HALDANKAR (4TH YEAR BALLB) (+919699710118) |
| 10 | SCORING | RUHI PHADTE SIDDHI NAIK | AMOGH BAWACHIKAR (4TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 87669 72670) | SEJAL TILVE (3RD YEAR BALLB) (+91 82082 17027) |
| 11 | MEMORIALS | DR. MRUNMAYI VAIDYA ROSHANT PARWAR | AAYUSHI SARDESSAI (5TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 9607345165) | SABA SHAIKH (4TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 77450 08879) |
| 12 | REASEARCHER’S TEST | SACHIN PANICKER RITESH VENGURLEKAR | KALLA NAGA CHAITRALI (5TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 70304 10019) | JOSHUA DE SOUZA (3RD YEAR BALLB) (+91 9130021062) |
| 13 | SOCIALS | DR. KIM COUTO SALONI BENAULIKAR | PURVA TODANKAR (5TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 70585 30328) | DIYA DHARGALKAR (3RD YEAR BALLB) (+91 85301 23908) |
| 14 | GRAPHIC DESIGNING | MS. JYOTIKIRAN RUCHIRA NAIK | ACHAL CANDOLKAR (5TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 9307984498) | RHEA RAO (3RD YEAR BALLB) (+91 8788726356) |
| 15 | PRESS | DISHA SARDESSAI RESHMI SAWANT | SANKALP GAONKAR (5TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 89752 34754) | AMIT SUKHTHANKER (3RD YEAR BALLB) (+91 7499690865) |
| 16 | DIGITAL MEDIA | DISHA SARDESSAI RESHMI SAWANT | ASHRAF AGHA (4TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 7038647228) | UMAR ANKALGI (4TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 70200 59206) |
| 17 | FINANCE | DR. AAMOD SHIRALI TANVI KHANDOLKAR | SIDDHANT SARDESSAI (5TH YEAR BALLB) (+91 83789 84714) | SWAYAM FALDESSAI (3RD YEAR BALLB) (+91 79723 63268) |
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