May it please the Court...!!!!

We noticed that our junior most batch is struggling through the basics of mooting and court mannerism which we duly acknowledge and respect, hence the following post is for all the green horns in the mooting world where you will find some mooting tips that might help you when you enter the court room... 

All the best.!! 

1. How to open?

Once you are on the podium, you start with "May it please the Hon'ble court.?" And then you wait for a reply, if you get a yes, proceed to the second level after saying "much obliged your lordship/ladyship", if the answer is a no, then say. "the counsel is appearing before this hon'ble court, under the purview of section XYZ of Civil/criminal Procedure code or Article ABC of the constitution as per which this Hon'ble court has the jurisdiction to listen to the said matter" Then you will definitely get a yes, and hence you proceed saying "Much Obliged your Lordship or ladyship"

2. What next?

2.1 "Your lordship/ladyship the counsel along with the co-counsel is appearing on behalf of the Plaintiff/defendant in the matter of X v. Z"

2.2 "your lordship/ladyship, during the course of this argument the counsel would be dealing with issues no. 1 and 2 (or whatever your split is) and would be taking ___ minutes of the court's precious time and the co-counsel would be dealing with issues no. ___ and ___ and would be taking ___ minutes of the court's precious time, and ___ minutes being reserved for rebuttals."

3. following which....

We are usually told to begin with "If your lordship/ladyship are well versed with the facts and satisfied with the jurisdiction clause, may the counsel proceed to the first issue."

Which I personally not in favor of, 8/10 times the Lordship/ladyship are not aware about the facts and there is no point asking whether they are satisfied with the jurisdiction clause or not, this goes against you, never talk about the jurisdiction unless asked.

So this is how I start, "if your lordship/ladyship may please the counsel would like to brief your lordship/ladyship with the facts of the case." If yes then "Much obliged your lordship/ladyship", if a no then "Indeed" and proceed to the issues. (Don't waste more than a minute on it.!)

4. After which we start with our issue, "the first issue at hand being, that..... (should be affirmative).

And then you go on and on and on........

But always remember---:

•      If there is a lady judge along with a male judge, before proceeding always seek her permission, "may the counsel collectively refer the bench as your lordships??" and then and only then proceed, else your ladyship might not like it, moreover always have a smiling face, whenever you address her, that helps, trust me!! 
• Secondly, never interrupt a judge when he or she is speaking or asking you anything, always stop wherever you are, even if that argument is your life savior, just shut up when they start speaking.
•   Never use the word 'I' it's 'The Counsel' always.
•   In the court room, you always 'beg pardon' or 'apologies your lordship/ladyship' and never 'sorry'.
•    Never say "please see such and such page of the memorial'' it is always, 'if the counsel may kindly draw your lordships attention to  page no. ____ and footnote no. __ of the written submission.."
•  Never use 'Yes' rather say 'Indeed'.
• Whenever you feel like agreeing with whatever your lordships have said use the phrase 'Precisely your lordships'.
•  And when you don't agree, never say 'No your lordship.' Say '"the counsel humbly begs to differ with your lordship on this point".
• Be confident, calm and composed, argue slowly, don't rush through your arguments.
•   Make sure you are well versed with the facts of the case, always mention the facts in between your arguments, law should be properly linked with the facts.
•   Avoid passing chits to your speaker, it leaves a negative impact on the judges.
• Don't read your memorial, just refer them, try pleading without the memorial.

If you don't know any answer to the questions asked try using any one of the following-

a. you lordship the counsel would be dealing with that query of yours in his/her further arguments.

b. your lordship the counsel will address them same in a while.

c. the counsel would take up that part in his/her rebuttals as currently he/she is unaware about it.*

*This should be your last resort....!!!!! try answering the questions asked, if possible...!!

 And once you are done with your pleading-:

1. The first speaker should always end saying that, "if your lordships have no further query may the counsel call upon the co-counsel to address the next __ issues" wait for a yes  and then "much obliged, it was an honor, pleading before this hon'ble bench."

2. the second speaker should remember the Prayers by heart and should proceed to it after saying "if your lordships have no further query, may the counsel proceed to the prayers.?" .  Never read it out, moreover he/she should end it the similar manner as sated above, " it was an honor, pleading before this hon'ble bench."

For better and vivid understanding kindly visit the following link and see the video..

Mooting Guide & Skills Video For Law Students (You tube):- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0WZsxCbL6M

For any query related to the court room and pleadings feel free to write us at- literaturesociety@symlaw.edu.in.

Symfiesta'14- Behind the Conference Room's Door.!!

Breaking news.. The Bohemians have finally cracked the Conference Room code and and have discovered life beyond it... yes my friends there are living beings living, working and having fun on the other side of the door.... This is the most exclusive news available only with the SymLaw Diaries....

Behind every door there is a hidden and an unknown story, which none of us know. Today The Bohemians will lift that veil in order to show the world, what exactly lies behind that door of the conference room and what happens behind that door.......


The following person was rarely seen in the conference room, but his name was taken almost every once in ten words... He always stayed invisible and was only seen on papers in the form of Signatures, but the the strange part was such that, Inka Naam Hi Kaafi Thaa...!!

He was refereed to as Director Sir and the primary aim of the rest of the living beings was to discover- "What The Big Boss Was Cooking..??",
So here ladies and gentlemen, our first discovery behind the doors is the man rarely seen by others but others were under his constant watch.. The BIG BOSS....

If you can smell What The Big Boss Is Cooking..!!!!
(Director, SLS-N, Dr. C.J. Rawandale.)

When we accelerated our research work, we found an extremely soft spoken personality, she was richest amongst the lot and rest of the organisms always had to rely upon her for any financial work, she was also referred sometimes as the Financial Mistress....
We found out that all the money used to flow form her and without her things would have been really difficult...

Apna Bank..!!
(Ms. Sonam Saxena, Accountant, SLS-N)

The Next one was the innocent and sweetest looking of all.. She was the Ma'am of all, we were told that everything was done through her and things would come to a stand still even when she was on a lunch break.. Interesting.. Have a look...

Ma'am Symfiesta..!!
(Mrs. Priyamvada Mishra, Cultural Head, SLS-N)

Following this discovery of The Bohemians, the next 7 discoveries showed almost similar traits, as follows-:

1. Lost.
2. Tired.
3. Exhausted.
4. Hungry.
5. Thirsty.
6. Sleepy.
7. Unwell.
8. Unkempt.
9. Messed up..
10. Part of Organising Committee.

In the beginning we were pretty shocked to see the results, but when we tried getting deep into this research, we almost cried.. :'(. Our hearts tore apart, tears rolled down our cheeks and we decided to share their story with you.

It all started  in the Month of February, when the whole college was busy in their assignments and tutorials these 7 people were selected to be the core of the Symfiesta working committee... That day everything in things in their lives changed, FOREVER...!!

No more classes for them to attend, when we all enjoyed our lectures and studied hard for our university exams, these took a pass and made Symfiesta their life.. When we all enjoyed the classroom activities of presentations, vivas, assignments and struggle for attendance, these people were on an exemption, working hard and sweat to make something happen... when we all were enjoying our break and having lovely and delicious food, they survived on free Real Fruit Juices.. Yes my friends such was the life of the Symfiesta's Organising Committee.. (Damn.!! Should have been in Organising Committee... I Soo Freaking Hate My Life..!!! )

Gaur se dekhiye in chehron ko...  Is maasoom chehre ke peeche chupa hai ek khatarnak aur chalaak dimaag... Pehchaan lijiye in chehron ko, 21st se lekar 23rd March tak apke Karta dharta yahi hain... :P :P

The prettiest girl I ever came across... She always keeps the energy of the committee up by her wonderful smile and pretty face. Guys fall for her like Mangoes from tree, she is the best example of beauty with brains. Yes.!! she has been the college topper for 2 consecutive Semester. Moreover, her soft spoken nature, ability to tackle situation and her sweetening and refreshing smile makes her the head of the Hospitality Team. So, now I guess you must have understood her importance in the Conference Room. She is none other than Ms. Apoorva Sharma..

This lady need no introduction. Since SLS, NOIDA has started to organize any event, she has been the backbone of all. With an energy level of 200% and enthusiasm of 500% this lady has only one policy in life- 'No rest before the the work is done.' She has been heading the Creative Team for the past 3 years now, she has also been in the Organising Committee of every  Event of SLS-N. For all those who do not know, don't fall for her smile, cuz behind that charismatic and beautiful smile lies and leader and a stalwart, who knows her job and does not like anyone interfering with the same.  She will be the sweetest person the earth, but if you try to mess with with her, even God will not be able to save you..  This girl is behind the creative work and designing the posters and banners for Symfiesta'14. She loves her work and we love her dedication, no matter what time it is and what day it is Ms. Aavritee Naithani will work and will only stop once its done... and yet she gets all the energy to dance afterwards. :)

The Stud of the Committe, the man with Skoda in car and Harley Davidson in Bike. He talks perfection and this Gurgaon ka Chora is best in his work.  You are missing on files and records, he will get all of 'em fixed.. For those who don;t know, this man is a DJ and a fantastic photographer as well. So if next time you find a party happening in the conference room, its Mr. Animesh Katiyar

Wan't to have some fun? Falling short of attendance?  Need a thrashing? In any of the above case you must contact the laughing lady above. Hailing from a family of a military background, this girl is as bold as James Bond.  Never ever, ever, ever, try being smart in front of her. Teri nani yaad dila degi... I mean it man.. Ms. Lavanya Gauri Pandit aka LPG, is one person in the committee who talks less and is always fun to hang around with. The girl is responsible for saving several TNGs, trust me she is even sweeter in reality than she looks in the pic. All that she has on her mind is Symfiesta and London Thumakda.. !! :P

The Son of Sardar, is the brain child of the Symfiesta's Budgeting. If at all the things were pulled up positively was because of his intense smartness and budget planning. A very soft spoken Sardar, Mr. Gurkaran Arora  who knows the right use of the calculator in Symfiesta'14. 

Hum sabki Mummy. Yes, this sweet looking girl is the mother figure to all the members of the Symfiesta. She shouts, scold, makes everyone understand, presides over the arguments within the committee and decides accordingly, she makes sure that everyone has taken their breakfast, lunch and evening snack at time. If anyone is feeling low, he or she can talk to Ms. Swati Singh regarding the same, as she is the best counselor. Not only this, if your college has received the invite and your director liked it, he/she had to, cuz they were written and edited by this wonderful girl. Moreover, she is an active member of The Bohemians and was the co-convener to the Literary festival of SLS-N. 

The Dabangg among all, the Sponsorship Committee head, this girl has made all of us proud, she and her team had done some miracles when it came to sponsorship and we can proudly host this very fest Symfiesta. She got us some hard cash and several in kinds sponsorship and because of which today we have prizes worth more than 20 Lakhs.. Amazing.!! No one else could have handled the same as efficiently as Ms. Akagrata Singh did, she is the apt Dabangg of our Committee, bahar se Sakht andar se Naram...:)

So, friends these were the Faces of the Committee of Symfiesta'14.. It is hapening and will happen and will be a success for sure, because of these Seven Wonders... :) :)


Now coming to our last discovery, which left us speech less... The following being was found sleeping over his laptop, with his gaming mouse drenched in sweat and next to him were speakers playing Eminem's Rap God!! When we took a closer look at his desktop we found several posters and banners, and hence we discovered a genius...

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Rishabh Bhargawa. the master mind, the genius behind he wonderful and amazing posters and banners.. He knows Photoshop and Windows do well that even Bill Gates sometimes seeks his advice. He looks studious, but trust me he is the most fun loving person I ever came across and  all the posters and banners you see on campus, off campus, online, offline, in dreams, in realities,  all, not some but all are the product of this Mastermind Bhargawa.  This man worked 22 hours a day, never went back home and kept on working on the posters and banners and took a breath only when they were done. We all are really thank full to him as none would have been possible without posters and banners. All the promotional activities were possible because such were ready.  So, all our sponsors and partners and the participants if you liked our Fest's banners and posters you know whom to thank.!! 

That's all folks.... We will be back with many more updates about Symfiesta and other happenings on the campus of SLS-NOIDA, till then keep following us and keep the energy level up for the Carnival of Symfiesta'14, Cuz We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes...!!

Symfiesta... Kahani Ab Tak Kiiii..!!!! :)

Ladies and gentlemen. The Bohemians are back with some latest, spicy and hot gossips on the campus of SLS-NOIDA.

Things this time are pretty hectic for us, tireless efforts, sleepless nights and too much of headache.... Yes.... it's Symfiesta'14 baby...!! :) :)

Things weren't easy for us to pull up our first Youth Festival, first of all we had a huge discussion over the name, polling, voting, fighting, booth capturing and finally SYMFIESTA.!! Then started the real work of making this happen, looking up for sponsors, the creative team working hard on designs and logos, the IT members working tirelessly 24*7 on the web design and photoshop, too much of guffaw in the conference room, students running here and there, admins trying to get everything in place and scribbling something or the other till they reached perfection, organizers making the best of the time given, sponsorship team have turned into the best sales person ever over night and Director Sir as usual is calm, composed and confident...! :) ;) ,  Bike rally across Delhi, NCR region, flash mobs at various malls and places as well as street play in order to promote our fest  and after all this blood and sweat mixed in the right proportion and cooked at the maximum heat we introduced our very first Annual Youth Festival SYMFIESTA'14 and you all would be happy to know that we are ready to set fire to the rain from 21st to 23rd March, 2014...

It is time to introduce our Event heads and co-ordinators to you all, so that once you are on our campus, you don't have to go around looking for the right person.... Have a deep and careful look... :P

Shubhangi Jain- the Co-ordinator for the Cultural events...
She looks serious to you... LOL... that's deceptive... she is the craziest person and culturally fit to be the cultural co-ordinator... so if you are ever stuck somewhere in the 'Culture of Our Carnival', now you know whom to bug.!! :P

Shalika- Co-ordinator for fine arts..
This girl has magical fingers.. she makes sketches speak and paintings dance....  her work is as wonderful as her smile... So you miss any  clour strokes... Call her.!! :P

Akansha Sisodia- Co-ordinator for the Legal Events...
I know She is too pretty to head the legal department.. but trust me guys, behind this beautiful face is a shrewd lawyer's mind.. so if Your Lordships are annoyed.. Get her in the court room.!! :) 

Nainjyot Gandhi- Co-ordinator Literary event..
She is the Hon'ble member of our Literary Society, The Bohemians, having a literary experience of 2 years. Her pen is is as cute as she is and the product of the pen as literary as this pic of her. So if you run out of ink of thoughts, make sure that Naina is informed.. :)

Now allow me to introduce the event heads... I am sure you will be needing them during your events.. :)

Clockwise from bottom left- Aakash Ghakkar (Negotiation), Shashank Kumar (Judgment Writing), Rounaq Joshi (Mock trial), Saksham Gogia (Client Counselling), Shalini Nair (Judgment writing), Riya Gulati (Mock trial)

Clockwise from bottom left- Rini Paul (Picturesque), Kiran Mishra (KoMIC), Ashna Avasthi (Grey Dust), Shivangi Porwal (KoMIC), Bhavinee (Face Painting)

L-R- Tanvi Praveen, Ishaani Avasthi, Varun Tandon (Theaters)

Nainshree Goyal (L), Dishti Titus (R). (Dance Events)

L-R- Udit Potaliya, Varuni Gupta, Moonis Wahid (Fashion Show)

Yashovardhan Oza (Tattoo Art)

Prayank Jain (L), Rishika Raha (R) (Parliamentary Debate)

Saksham Agarwal (L), Abhishek Raj (R) (Moment Catchers)

Simant (L), Shourya (C), Manoj (R) (Battle of the Bands)

Anubhuti Seth (L), Kaushal Prabhat (R) (MR/MS. Symfiesta)

Urfee Rumi (L), Anish Vohra (R) (Lan Gaming)

Neha Manicktala (L), NAina Gandhi (R) (Literary Events)

Well, have a look at the following, the Symfiesta Promotion at it's best.....

The Wall of SYMFIESTA'14 and our very own Priyamvada Ma'am (Cultural Head)

Street Play at Shipra Mall, 

The NANO promotion. Thanks to Meenakshi Ma'am.

Symfiesta promotion through Flash Mob at Shipra Mall...

Bike Rally, Promoting Symfiesta'14....

Our Happy Director (L) with other faculty members..

Symfiesta'14 official T-shirt....

Symfiesta'14 Movie Release... :)

The Flash Mob continues....

Promotional Street Play...

The Carnival Wheel.... :)

Symfiesta'14 Holi Special... Rang barse...

GET READY FOR THE SLS- NOIDA's CARNIVAL.... ITS SYMFIESTA FRIENDS.......
See you all on 21st -23rd March'14   :) :) :)

For now, we have a little treat for you all.... the following video depicts the madness involved and associated with Symfiesta. Coz we all go a little mad sometimes... :P  Stay tuned for more news and updates and be a part of this Carnival of Madness....!!! :)

  Official Symfiesta Film, Directed by- Ajitesh Singh and Shruti Srivastava....

Keep following us and for more details please visit http://symfiesta.symlaw.edu.in/ and https://www.facebook.com/Symfiesta.

We will be back soon with more news and happenings on the Campus of SLS- Noida.. Till then gear up for the most wonderful carnival experience at Symfiesta'14. :)