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BMU's 5th Moot Court Competition Hosted by Future Foundation School
The Future Foundation School in Kolkata recently hosted the 5th National Inter-School Moot Court Competition organized by BML Munjal University.
This event brought together 84 teams from 58 schools across India to debate important legal questions about AI-driven surveillance and privacy rights.
The competition focused on how AI technology affects our privacy and freedoms.
Teams argued about the balance between using AI for safety and protecting people's rights.
The champion was Ashok Hall Girls Higher Secondary School, with other top performers including BSS School, Delhi Public School, and Asansol North Point School.
Judges from BMU's School of Law evaluated the students' legal research, advocacy skills, and understanding of constitutional principles.
The event highlighted the growing interest among young students in law and public policy.
The 5th National Inter-School Moot Court Competition was hosted by The Future Foundation School, Kolkata, and organized by BML Munjal University (BMU).
84 teams from 58 leading schools across India participated in the competition.
The competition focused on the legal and ethical implications of AI-driven surveillance, privacy rights, and civil liberties.
Ashok Hall Girls Higher Secondary School, Kolkata, emerged as the champion, with BSS School, Kolkata, securing the first runner-up position.
The Most Promising Team award was jointly presented to Tashi Namgyal Academy, Gangtok, Sikkim, and Vivekananda Mission School, Joka, Kolkata.
- Who
- Students from 58 leading schools across India
- What
- 5th National Inter-School Moot Court Competition
- Where
- The Future Foundation School, Kolkata
- When
- Concluded recently (exact date not specified)
- Why
- To engage with legal and constitutional challenges, particularly AI-driven surveillance and privacy rights
Pro-AI Surveillance
Privacy Advocates
AI Surveillance and Privacy
Pro-AI Surveillance
AI-driven surveillance is necessary for national security and public safety.
Privacy Advocates
AI-driven surveillance infringes on individual privacy and civil liberties.
Algorithmic Accountability
Pro-AI Surveillance
Algorithmic accountability should be balanced with the need for effective governance.
Privacy Advocates
Algorithmic accountability must be strictly enforced to protect individual rights.
Technological Advancement vs. Individual Freedoms
Pro-AI Surveillance
Technological advancement should not be hindered by excessive regulations.
Privacy Advocates
Individual freedoms must be protected from the potential abuses of technological advancement.
Key facts
- Organizer
- BML Munjal University (BMU)
- Host
- The Future Foundation School, Kolkata
- Number of Teams
- 84
- Number of Schools
- 58
- Champion
- Ashok Hall Girls Higher Secondary School, Kolkata
- First Runner-Up
- BSS School, Kolkata
- Second Runner-Up
- Delhi Public School, Howrah
- Third Runner-Up
- Asansol North Point School, Asansol
- Most Promising Team
- Tashi Namgyal Academy, Gangtok, Sikkim and Vivekananda Mission School, Joka, Kolkata
Quotes
Suchandra Laha
Principal, The Future Foundation School, Kolkata
“"The Future Foundation School–BMU Inter‑School Moot Court Competition is a fixed and much valued part of our calendar at the School of Law, BML Munjal University."”
telegraphindia.com
“"Education is most meaningful when learning transcends the classroom and empowers young minds to engage with the realities of the world around them."”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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