11/10/2023
Law Society of Aligarh Muslim University Centre Malappuram organized a ‘Youth Parliament’as a part of its Annual Law Fest ‘Lex Justicia’ 2023 which focused on the Women Reservation Bill 2023.
The event served as a platform for young, aspiring legal minds to engage in a lively debate and it also provide a common platform for a healthy discussion on parliamentary activities and policy making.
Ms. Fathima S., B.A.LL.B 4th Year student, hosted the event. She warmly welcomed all the faculty members and participants. The event was presided by a distinguished panel of judges, including Dr. Azmat Ali, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, AMUMC; Dr. Raghul V. Rajan Assistant Professor and Proctor, Department of Law, AMUMC; Dr. Imran Ahmed, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, AMUMC and Dr. Bilal Ahmed Sheikh Assistant Professor, Department of Law, AMUMC.
Dr. Shahnawaz Ahmed Malik, Director Incharge and Coordinator of Department of Law, AMUMC commenced the event as a serving Speaker for the session. He began by acknowledging the importance of women's representation in the political landscape and the significance of the Women Reservation Bill 2023. After his opening remarks, he handed over the parliament proceedings to Deputy Speaker, Mr. Shamim Akhtar, B.A.LL.B 4th Year Student, who then took control of the session.
Law Minister Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal (Mr. Asjad Alam, B.A.LL.B 5th Year student), introduced the 108th Amendment Bill, which focused on the Women's Reservation Bill.
The first session of the event started at 10:30 A.M. which featured the opposition Congress Party and it offered a comprehensive critique of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023. They raised the question regarding bill's effectiveness, highlights the potential shortcomings and also suggested the areas that need further attention.
Ms Sana Anjum BALLB 2nd year student got best parliamentarian Award