Moot court contest held in city

February 26, 2012

Mangalore, February 26: 'Dominus Litis' a two-day national level moot court competition was held at SDM Law College here on Saturday and Sunday.

Inaugurating the two-day event, special judge under Prevention of Corruption Act, Lokayukta Special Court NK Sudhindra Rao urged the youth to fight against corruption in every stage.

“No profession is free from the clutches of corruption. Corruption has spread to all spheres in our life. It is because of the human greed that because of the human greed that corruption prevails in the society. When ambitions of people grow, they tend to be corrupt,” he said.

He also said that legal awareness needs to be created among people in all professional fields to check corruption.

He called up on young graduates to practice law in courts instead of joining corporate companies for more salaries, “Practicing law may not fetch you more money, but the satisfaction that one gets here is comparatively more. Young graduates need to be trained under senior advocates to study legal profession thoroughly. Copying and pasting from the internet sources will not be helpful for one to conduct a deep study of law,” he added.

Karnataka State Bar Council member Subhash Knowdichar was the guest while principle district and sessions court judges HR Deshpande presided.

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Screen silence: Karnataka’s bold ‘switch-off’ strategy to boost SSLC scores

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February 5,2026

In an era where digital distractions are the primary rival to academic excellence, the Karnataka Education Department is taking the fight directly to the living room. As the SSLC (Class 10) annual examinations loom, officials have launched a localized "digital strike" to ensure students aren't losing their competitive edge to scrolling or soap operas.

The 7-to-9 Lockdown

The department has issued a formal directive urging—and in some cases, enforcing via home visits—a total blackout of mobile phones and television sets between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This two-hour window is being designated as "sacred study time" across the state until the examinations conclude on April 2.

Key Pillars of the Initiative:

• Doorstep Advocacy: Teachers are transitioning from classrooms to living rooms, meeting parents to explain the psychological benefits of a distraction-free environment.

• Parental Accountability: The campaign shifts the burden of discipline from the student to the household, asking parents to lead by example and switch off their own devices.

• The Timeline: The focus remains sharp on the upcoming exam block, scheduled from March 18 to April 2.

"The objective is simple: uninterrupted focus. We are reclaiming the evening hours for the students, ensuring their environment is as prepared as their minds," stated a senior department official.

Student vs. Reality

While the student community has largely welcomed the "forced focus"—with many admitting they lack the willpower to ignore notifications—the move has sparked a debate on enforceability. Without a "TV Police," the success of this initiative rests entirely on the shoulders of parents and the persuasive power of visiting educators.

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