Bhubaneswar: Chief Justice of Orissa High Court Subhasis Talapatra inaugurated the PK Dhal Memorial Moot Court hall and a network resource centre for the benefits of students at University Law College, Utkal University here on Saturday.
Inaugurating the moot court hall, he focused on the changing societal condition and the need for change in law. He cited the recent amendments in Indian Penal Code (IPC), Indian Evidence Act and Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). He quoted Thomas Jefferson saying that law should be made so as to achieve justice. The purpose of law is social control and democratic governance, he said.
The Chief Justice was of the view that democracy should always stand against draconian laws and to seek to change them. He tried to explain the impact of changing laws on society through the ideas of Denning and W. H Friedman.
Professor in the Faculty of Law, Siksha ‘o’ Anusandhan University (SOA) Prof. Jayadev Pati commended the effort of creating this moot court hall. He was also of the view that law should be made instrument of social progress, legal education has a role in it. And there is a lot of opportunity for hardworking students through moot court experiences, he added.
Vice-Chancellor of Utkal University Prof. Sabita Acharya stressed on the importance of research in laws. Moot courts would provide a recreation of real court room experiences and understanding the court proceedings. It would also increase the sense of team work among the students, she said.
On the occasion, a book on gender equality, social justice and role of civil societies was also unveiled.
