3rd AIU National Moot Court Competition at DY Patil Deemed to be University, School of Law, Navi Mumbai [April 4-6; Cash Prizes of Rs. 80k]

DY Patil Deemed to be University, School of Law, Navi Mumbai is organising 3rd AIU National Moot Court Competition on 4-6 April 2024. The last date of application is February 26.

About the Organiser

Dr. Vijay D. Patil truly believes that in a proliferating global economy, the best way to empower the youth of the country would be to make good educational facilities available to them. He feels that the progress of the future generations is defined by the world we choose to create for them & hence the best way to empower the youth would be to develop an ecosystem that offers opportunities for them to learn, grow and excel.

Dr Vijay D Patil shares a special bond with the students, staff and faculty of the institutions of the group. He is an approachable leader, constantly keen to understand the needs of the organization and looking for ways to create a better experience for all, through collaboration and cooperation. It has always been DY Patil University’s goal to enhance the employability of graduates.

The programs are backed by research, a sound curriculum and delivered by faculty who have been educated and trained at some of the best educational institutions in the country and abroad. Our university’s academic structure is at par with the best in the world today.

About the Event

The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has expanded its wings and added to its activities another features of holding a National Moot Court Competition. The aim of this competition is to provide undergraduate law students with an opportunity to harness their skills in research and advocacy.

The moot proposition is based on a fictional dispute set in areas of law that are unsettled or that have been subject to recent developments. This competition aims to set the highest standards by providing an opportunity to make arguments before eminent academicians, advocates and judges. It encourages healthy competition between the institutes imparting legal education and promotes social bonding among the students.

Eligibility

• Participation is restricted strictly to bona fide law students pursuing the three years or five years LL.B. degree course in any institution in India. Students doing their LL.M. and Diploma courses are not eligible for participation.
• Only one team is permitted to participate from each participating university.
• The team must consist of three members; two members shall be designated as ‘Speakers’ and the third member shall be designated as ‘Researcher’.
• No change in the name of the participant(s) shall be permitted after the receipt of registration form (hard copy) i.e on 29th February 2024.

Theme

Moot Problem is based upon Constitutional Law and Electoral Bonds.

Important dates

• Notification of the Competition and Release of the Moot Problem: 9th February 2024
• Last date of Seeking Clarification: 20th February 2024
• Release of Clarification: 23rd February 2024
• Last date for registration vide google form link and payment.: 26th February 2024
• Last Date of Submission of Hard Copies of Registration Forms (Annexure II): 29th February 2024
• Allotment of Team Codes: 6th March 2024
• Last date for submission of soft copy of written submission: 9th March 2024
• Last Date for submission of Travel Forms- Annexure III (E-mail): 9th March 2024
• Last Date for Submission of Three Hard Copies with Written Submission for Both Sides (Memorial): 24th March 2024
• Arrival of Teams and Registration form i.e Annexure I to be carried along. : 3rd April 2024 (10:00 AM To 4:00 pm)
• Opening Ceremony, Researchers Test, Draw of Lots and Exchange of Memorial: 4th April 2024
• Preliminary Round and Quarter Final Round: 5th April 2024
• Semi Final Round, Final Round, Award Ceremony and Valedictory Session: 6th April 2024
• Departure of Teams: 7th April 2024 (Within 12:00 PM)

How to Register?

• All the participating teams from the universities have to confirm participation by sending a duly filled google form on or before 26th February 2024.
• Please note that only one team can participate from a university on first come first basis.
• The duly filled-in hard copy of the Registration Form (Annexure- II) must reach the Organisers by 29th February 2024.

Fee

• The participating team consisting of three students is required to pay Rs. 9,000/- as registration fee. Faculties accompanying (if any) shall pay Rs. 3,000/- Extra.
• The registration fees must be paid by scanning the QR code or by paying it directly through the net banking on the below mentioned bank account. Details or a screenshot of the payment shall be uploaded in the google form.
• Non-payment or part payment of Registration Fees shall result in the cancellation of Registration of the Participating Team.
• This fee is exclusive of the travel to and from the campus to the airport/ railway station/ bus station. It is the sole responsibility of the teams to arrange for their travel.
• Accommodation and food shall be provided. Please refer to the booklet for details.
  Account Details:
  Account Name – DYPU SCHOOL OF LAW
  Name of the Bank – AXIS BANK LTD
  Bank Address – NERUL , NAVI MUMBAI
  Account Number – 923010005603122
  IFSC/RTGS/NEFT CODE – UTIB0003335
  MICR CODE – 400211167

Prizes

• The Team winning the final round of the Competition shall be given a trophy, certificates, medals and a cash prize of Rs. 30,000/- (Indian Rupees Thirty Thousand Only).
• The first runners-up team in the final round of the Competition shall be given a trophy, certificates, medals and a cash prize of Rs. 20,000/- (Indian Rupees Twenty Thousand Only).
• The second runner-up team standing third in the semi-final rounds shall be given a trophy, certificates, medals and a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- (Indian Rupees Ten Thousand Only).
• The team having the highest average written submission score for both sides shall be given a trophy, certificates, and a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- (Indian Rupees Ten Thousand Only).
• The best speaker having the highest score in the preliminary rounds shall be given a trophy, certificate, and a cash prize of Rs. 5,000/- (Indian Rupees Five Thousand Only).
• The researcher having the highest score in the researcher’s test shall be given a trophy, certificate, and a cash prize of INR 5,000/- (Indian Rupees Five Thousand Only).

Contact

Email: dypsol.aiunationalmoot@dypatil.edu
Dr Karuna Malviya, Director of D Y Patil School of Law – 9702695610
Mr. Kevin Tauro, Asst. Prof. D Y Patil School of Law- 9820529060

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