The School of Law – VISTAS (Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies), Chennai is organizing National Virtual Moot Court Competition 2022, scheduled to be held on February 25 and 26, 2022.
About the Organizer
The School of Law, VISTAS is approved by the Bar Council of India, New Delhi. Vels Educational Trust was founded by Dr. Ishari K Ganesh a visionary and an eminent educationist, in fond memory of his father Thiru.Isari Velan. The Moot Court is named after Thiru. Isari Velan and the present 2022 Moot Court is the 4th Consecutive National Moot Court Competition hosted by the Moot Society – VISTAS.
About the Moot
Thiru. Isari Velan Memorial National Moot Court Competition (IVMNMCC) is an annual all India moot court competition organized by the School of Law, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai. The competition is one of the most sought-after mooting events among the Law schools in the city of Chennai. It started in the year 2019 and this year will be its fourth edition. The past IVMNMC competitions have been graced by eminent Jurists and Judges namely Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph (Retd.), Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.S. Ramesh, Judge, High Court of Madras, Hon’ble Mr. Justice M. Nirmal Kumar, Judge, High Court of Madras, Hon’ble Mr. Justice G.R. Swaminathan, Judge, High Court of Madras, Hon’ble Mr. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, Judge, High Court of Madras and Hon’ble Mr. Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, Judge, High Court of Madras.
Date and Venue
The 4th Thiru. Isari Velan Memorial National Moot Court Competition will be held between 25th and26th February 2022 through virtual mode (Google Meet app).
Language
The official language of the Competitionshall be English and all oral and written submissions must be made only in English.
Team Eligibility and Composition
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The Competition is open only for students pursuing LL.B three-year / five-year programme in India in the current academic year.
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The participating institution must be recognized by the Bar Council of India.
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Each team shall consist of a minimum of two or maximum of three members. No team shall consist of more than three members.
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In a three-member team, two participants shall be designated as speakers and one as the researcher.
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A maximum of two teams per institution will be allowed to participate in the competition.
Key Dates
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Events
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Dates
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Opening of Provisional Registration Window
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9.12.2021
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Last date for Registration and Payment of Registration Fee
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10.2.2022 (11:59 PM IST)
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Submission of Memorials
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15.2.2022 (11:59 PM IST)
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Inauguration (Virtual)
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25.2.2022
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Preliminary Rounds (Virtual)
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25.2.2022
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Quarter-final Rounds (Virtual)
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25.2.2022
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Semi-final Rounds (Virtual)
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26.2.2022
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Final Rounds (Virtual)
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26.2.2022
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Valedictory Function (Virtual)
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26.2.2022
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Awards
The awards will be announced in the Valedictory function on 26th February 2022.
The following awards will be awarded in the competition:
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Best Team - Prize Money of Rs. 25,000/- (Team Prize)
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Runners Up Team - Prize Money of Rs. 15,000/- (Team Prize)
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Best Memorial - Prize Money of Rs. 9,000/- (Team Prize)
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Best Speaker - Prize Money of Rs. 5,000/- (Individual Prize)
Certificate of Merit will be given to all the teams qualifying for Quarter-final rounds and beyond. Certificate of participation will be given to all the participating teams.
Note: Cash Prize will be sent through NEFT / IMPS transaction only to the bank account of the primary contact person of the team. Hence, teams are supposed to identify the primary person of contact.
Registration
Participating teams must fill the provisional registration form here: https://forms.gle/GWsT72Zkd862eZ2w8
Upon provisional registration, an email with the link to final registration form containing the details of the Registration Fees Paid shall be sent to the id of the student participant mentioned in the provisional registration form.
Before filling up the final registration form, participating teams shall have paid the registration fee.
Upon verification from the side of the organizers, of the receipt of the said fees, the Head of the Institution of the participating team and any one of the student participants shall be notified through an email about their successful registration. The said email will also contain the link of Whatsapp Official Group created for the purpose of the competition.
Each participating team shall pay a registration fee of Rs. 1,000/-
The registration fee shall be paid through NEFT / IMPS as per the details given below:
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Account Name: Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS).
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Bank: Axis Bank, Madipakkam Branch, Chennai
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Account Number: 911010014364240
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IFSC Code: UTIB0000083
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Branch Code: 083
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MICR: 600211007
Note: UTR / Ref. No of screenshot of payment must be uploaded in final registration form for completing the process of registration. While transacting the registration fee, ensure that you enter as MOOT COURT COMPETITION in the Comment / Remarks column in the bank payment app.
The provisional registration window opens on 9.12.2021 and closes on 10.2.2022.
The last date for payment of the registration fee and confirmation of participation is 10.2.2022.
Any change in the team composition should be intimated to the Organizers before the commencement of the event.
The registration fee once paid shall not be refunded.
Contact Details
E-mail ID: ivmmcc@velsuniv.ac.in
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