The Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad’s Literary and Debating Society is organising the 1st National Article Writing Competition, 2021
About MNLU-A
Maharashtra National Law University Aurangabad (MNLU-A), is an institution established in the year 2017, with an objective of imparting quality legal education. It has epitomized the brilliance of academic excellence and combined it well with the dynamism engraved in it's pupils.
Theme of the Competition
Constitutional Law
Important Dates
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Release of Form
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5th September 2021
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Last Day of Registration
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30th September 2021
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Last Day of Submission
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15th October 2021
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Sub Themes
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Censorship of OTT Platforms and the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression.
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Caste Based Census and the Right to Equality.
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Permanent Commission of Women in Indian Army – Issues of Equality and Discrimination.
The participants can formulate their own topic based on the above theme and sub-themes.
Eligibility
Students pursuing graduation or post graduation from any UGC recognised University across India.
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The participants must submit a proof of affiliation to their university or college.
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The proof of affiliation may include, identity card, letter of affiliation, or recommendation letter.
Awards
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1st Position
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Rs 3,000/-
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2nd Position
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Rs 2,000/-
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3rd Position
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Rs 1,000/-
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Five best submissions will be published on the website of the Literary and Debating Society of Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad.
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E-Certificates of Merit for the ten best submissions.
Registration Procedure
The participants may apply and register for the Competition
Submission Guidelines
The participants have to make their submissions at the Google Form ONLY. The participants must abide by the following failure of which lead to disqualification.
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The submissions must be original and must not be previously published in any publication, website, blog or other forms of publication.
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The word limit for the article is 2500-3000 words.
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A Maximum 12% of plagiarism is allowed. The same will be determined by the Organization Committee. Failure to abide by the same will result in disqualification.
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Submission of the Article must be made in both PDF (.pdf) and MS Word (.doc/.docx) formats.
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Each Article must have a heading on the basis of the theme of the competition. The body of the Article must be in the following format: Times New Roman, Size - 12, Line Spacing -1.5, Alignment – Justified
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The submission must contain footnotes in the following format: Font – Times New Roman, Size – 10, Line Spacing 1.0, Alignment – Justified
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The participants must follow a uniform citation style throughout the document to be submitted. Bluebook 20th Edition should preferably be followed.
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The article submitted must not contain the name of the participant or any other text or image revealing the identity of the participant or their college or university.
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The name of the PDF and MS Word file submitted should be the participant id allotted after the registration is complete. Ex.- A participant with the participant id ‘A99’ must name both his files ‘A99’ and not anything else.
Marking Scheme
The submissions by the participants shall be marked on the following grounds
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Knowledge of facts and law
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20
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Extent and Use of Research
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20
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Proper and Articulate Analysis
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20
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Clarity and Organization
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20
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Correct format and citation
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10
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Grammar and Style
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10
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Grand Total
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100
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Miscellaneous
The participants who send in their submissions for the 1st National Article Writing Competition, 2021 conducted by Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad agree to the following
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Non adherence to any of the guidelines mentioned above will result in disqualification from the competition.
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That the Organizing Committee as provided above reserves all the rights to incorporate changes, however the same shall be informed to the participants in advance via email.
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That the Faculty Convenor shall be the sole and final authority to settle any and all disputes.
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That the participants have read all the above mentioned guidelines and by sending in their submissions shall be construed as consenting to the above rules and regulations.
Contact
For any further queries, please write to The Literary and Debating Society, Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad at debsoc@mnlua.ac.in
Organiser
Ms. Mahenaz Haque
(Faculty Convenor) – mahenaz.haque@mnlua.ac.in
Student Representatives
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Chetna Srivastava (5th Year)- 8770907908
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Yasir Pathan (4th Year)- 8855931778
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Ketan Priyadarshee (3rd Year)- 9508612046
