Chief Justice of India Justice Suryakant set the stage for a new era in legal education by inaugurating APM Terminals Pipavav’s innovative AI-based VR courtroom at GNLU’s 16th convocation in Gandhinagar. This first-of-its-kind CSR initiative, developed by Maersk Training for Gujarat Maritime University, empowers students with interactive virtual trials.
In this cutting-edge environment, learners practice core competencies like pleading cases, submitting proofs, courtroom dialogue, and tactical decisions. It converts abstract concepts into tangible skills, revolutionizing how future lawyers train.
Especially potent for maritime law, arbitration, and alternative resolutions, the tool simulates high-pressure scenarios, fostering proficiency akin to actual practice.
The event featured prominent judges: Supreme Court Justices Arvind Kumar and Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria, and Gujarat HC CJ Sunita Agarwal. CJI Suryakant described it as an ‘impressive initiative’ bolstering practical lawyer preparation with bright prospects.
MD Girish Agarwal pointed to India’s surging maritime demands, advocating AI-digital integration. APM invests holistically in education and innovation. CSR Chief Col. Ankur Vashisht stressed education’s centrality in their strategy for future-ready talent.
GNLU’s Prof. S. Shanthakumar noted how AI-VR equips students for global challenges in maritime disputes. This move fortifies Gujarat’s legal-maritime training nexus through industry collaboration.
India’s top port for varied cargoes, Pipavav is the first PPP model and freight corridor-linked hub. APM Terminals, Maersk’s arm, boasts 60+ global operations, 22,000 employees, 27,000+ vessel visits, and 23.2M container handlings in 2024.