Jamia Millia Islamia Law Student Wins Advocacy Excellence Award at National Moot Court Competition Hosted by Tantia University, Rajasthan
The Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), has brought laurels to the University through the commendable performance of its students at the 2nd Dr. S. S. Tantia National Moot Court Competition, 2026, organised by the Faculty of Law, Tantia University, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan held between October 24–25, 2026
Ms. Atba Khan, a student of the B.A. LL.B. programme (Batch 2025-2030), was conferred with the prestigious Advocacy Excellence Award in recognition of her exceptional oral advocacy, persuasive legal arguments, analytical reasoning, and courtroom presentation skills.
The participating team from the Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia, comprised:
1. Ms. Jubi Ansari [Speaker 1]
2. Ms. Atba Khan [Speaker 2] (Recipient of the Advocacy Excellence Award)
3. Ms. Shambhawi Kumari [Researcher]
All three students belong to the B.A. LL.B. Batch of 2025–2030 at Jamia Millia Islamia. .
The national-level competition provided a valuable platform for aspiring legal professionals to demonstrate their understanding of substantive and procedural laws, legal interpretation, critical reasoning, and courtroom advocacy.
The Dean, Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia, congratulated the award recipient, participating team members, and student mentors on their commendable achievement. The Dean appreciated their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence, observing that such accomplishments contribute significantly to enhancing the academic reputation and professional standing of the University.
The Dean also acknowledged and expressed sincere appreciation for the visionary leadership, constant encouragement, and institutional support extended by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Mazhar Asif and the Registrar Prof. Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi. The Dean emphasised that their commitment to promoting academic excellence, strengthening student-centred initiatives, and encouraging participation in prestigious national-level academic competitions has played an important role in creating a conducive environment for students to develop their professional competencies and achieve recognition at the national level.
The Dean further observed that the continued guidance and support of the University administration have been instrumental in fostering a culture of academic innovation, experiential learning, and professional excellence at the Faculty of Law. Such institutional encouragement motivates students to participate actively in moot court competitions and other academic activities that enhance their legal knowledge, advocacy skills, and professional confidence.
The Moot Court Committee, Faculty of Law, JMI, also extended its heartfelt congratulations to the entire team and acknowledged the valuable contributions of the student mentors in preparing the participants for the competition.
The Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia, extends its best wishes to the award recipient, participating team members, and mentors for continued success in their future academic and professional endeavours.
