Kanoria School of Law for Women Hosts Sixth Edition of All-India Debate Competition, Promoting Legal Reasoning, Critical Thinking and Advocacy
Jaipur: The sixth edition of Parley 6.0, the All-India Debate Competition organised by Kanoria School of Law for Women (KSLW), commenced on Tuesday with an intellectually engaging inaugural ceremony that brought together 66 teams from reputed institutions across India to deliberate on contemporary legal and constitutional questions and with the thought “when the arguments become a craft and words become an instrument of advocacy”
The competition was organised with the objective of providing emerging legal minds with a platform to develop critical thinking, legal reasoning, research, articulation, confidence and persuasive advocacy, while strengthening skills that are central to effective legal practice.
The inaugural ceremony began with the welcome address by Dr. Vartika Arora, Principal, KSLW, she spoke about the abilities, skills and intellectual potential of law students and highlighted the role of debating in developing the qualities required of future legal professionals.
She emphasised that participation in debates strengthens critical thinking, confidence, articulation and the ability to present arguments effectively.
She also acknowledged the success of the previous editions of Parley and the legacy that the competition had created over the years.
This was followed by the formal address of Ms. Rashmi Chaturvedi, Director, KSLW, who welcomed the participating teams and extended her best wishes to the students taking part in the competition.
A special acknowledgement was also extended to Laws and Legals, the Media Partner of the institution, for its valuable association and contribution towards enhancing the outreach and visibility of Parley 6.0.
The ceremony further featured a throwback video of Parley 5.0, taking the audience through memorable moments from the previous edition and highlighting the journey and evolution of the debate competition.
‘Debate Prepares Students for the Courtroom’
Dr. Surbhi Parakh, Faculty Convener, highlighted the significance of debate in legal and emphasised that in the legal profession, the ability to reason, articulate, respond effectively and use words persuasively could significantly influence the outcome of an argument.
66 Teams Debate Constitutional Dimensions of “Right to Die with Dignity”
Parley 6.0 witnessed participation from 66 teams representing reputed institutions from across the country, including Symbiosis Noida, NLU Sikkim, Alliance University Bengaluru, Amity University and Army Public School, among others.
The Preliminary Round, which followed the inaugural ceremony, revolved around the proposition:
“Right to Die with Dignity is a Facet of the Right to Life.”
The proposition brought before the participants a range of complex questions concerning constitutional rights, human dignity, individual autonomy and the interpretation of the right to life.
The Preliminary Round was conducted simultaneously across four virtual rooms. Each room had two expert judges—one Advocate and one Academician
With the aim to bring together professional and academic perspectives to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the participating teams.
The competition was structured across three rounds, with the Preliminary Round determining the teams that would progress further. The Top 16 teams were to advance to the Semi-Finals, while the Top 6 teams would compete in the Grand Final.
RHRC Chairperson Applauds Organising Team
Justice Ganga Ram Moolchandani, Chairperson, RHRC, addressed the gathering, welcomed the participating teams and appreciated the organising team’s efforts in creating a national platform for legal and intellectual discourse.
Mr. Sunil Nath, Chairman, Kanoria School of Law, spoke about the values of liberty and integrity and highlighted the contemporary and thought-provoking nature of the themes selected for Parley 6.0.
With the Preliminary Round setting the stage for the next phase of the competition, Parley 6.0 once again positioned debate as an important component of legal education, arguments were tested, perspectives were challenged and the power of words became an instrument of advocacy.