ILS Law College Pune is organizing its 16th International Moot Court Competition 2021-2022 in memory of Prof. SP Sathe, scheduled to be held from March 10th to 12, 2022.
About ILS Law College, Pune
Establishment of the Law College in 1924 by the Indian Law Society was indeed a breakthrough in Indian Legal Education. Being one of the oldest law schools in India, ILS continues to play a pioneering role in legal education and scholarship. With its illustrious history and heritage, the institution has contributed immensely to the growth of the legal profession and has upheld its tradition of producing meritorious legal scholars who dedicate themselves to public service and reform.
Spread across 154 acres of lush green campus, equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and ICT facilities further aids the students in their academic and extracurricular pursuits. The Principal Gharpure Library, with a vast collection of books including some of the rare collections, along with subscription of various e-databases, is one of the best libraries in India.
The generations of distinguished legal luminaries who have been nurtured by this unique institution have made seminal contributions globally to the evolution of the esteemed field of law.
Three Chief Justices of the Supreme Court, namely, Justice P. B. Gajendragadkar, Justice Y. V. Chandrachud and Justice E. S. Venkataramaiah; Former Governor of Maharashtra K. M. Reddy, Former Defence & Finance Minister and First Chief Minister of Maharashtra Y. B. Chavan, Former Minister of Commerce Mohan Dharia, Former Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, namely Sushil Kumar Shinde and Vilasrao Deshmukh, are few of the eminent alumni of ILS Law College. The College has not kept itself limited to the academic curricula and has always incorporated innovative practices in the form of advocacy skill activities, legal aid, conferences, seminars and various other cells and centres to ensure holistic development of the students.
About Professor S.P. Sathe
Professor Satyaranjan Purushottam Sathe was a distinguished legal luminary and a renowned academician in the judicial universe of India. He held various positions in Universities and Law Institutes of repute. Professor S.P. Sathe had a long association with the Indian Law Society. He was the Principal of ILS Law College from 1976 to 1991. He was also the Secretary of the Indian Law Society until 2002. He was the Founder Director of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. He was also the President of the Maharashtra People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), and a Vice President of the National PUCL.
Professor S. P. Sathe is an acknowledged authority on Constitutional and Administrative Law, within the country and abroad. He contributed extensively to the field of legal education. His work on ‘Judicial Activism’ is appreciated worldwide. More than 100 articles written by him were published in national and international legal periodicals, magazines, and journals. Books to his credit are, ‘Administrative Law’, ‘Judicial Activism in India: Transgressing Borders and Enforcing Limits’, and ‘Right to Know’. He has also written extensively in Marathi, and has made significant contributions to the Marathi Vishwakosh published by the Government of Maharashtra.
He was invited to deliver lectures, and to participate in seminars as a resource person to different law Universities, institutions within and outside India. Known for his humility, Professor Sathe endeared himself to his colleagues and students alike. His commitment to Rights and Liberties of the people was deep and abiding.
Professor S. P. Sathe Foundation, set up by the Indian Law Society, organizes “Remembering S.P. Sathe” event annually consisting of Public Memorial Lecture, Moot Court Competition, and a Conference at ILS Law College, Pune on a specific theme with a view to commemorate his contribution to Indian Jurisprudence and Social Action and to encourage academic pursuit of law students. The academic year 2021-22 will see ILS holding the 16th edition of “Remembering S P Sathe” event on the theme of “Climate Change”.
About Professor S.P. Sathe 16th International Moot Court Competition 2021-22
Considering the recent increase in environmental conflicts mainly due to climate change at the international frontier, it is pertinent to have a discourse amongst law students on the relevant issues. The Professor S.P. Sathe 16th International Moot Court Competition is being organized to introduce participants to the intersection of International Law with Climate Change. International cooperation is essential to the effort against climate change and the need for which was visible at CoP 26 at Glasgow. Therefore, it is important to comprehend and recognize the role played by international law in facilitating this cooperation, and enabling adaptation efforts across the globe.
Certain areas of the world are already experiencing the drastic effects of climate change, such as extreme weather events, excessive floods, and drought. The Small Island Developing States have been recognized by the UN to be in critical danger of being submerged due to rising sea water levels. All these combined factors place a large section of the global population at risk of being unable to survive in these locations in the near future, creating climate refugees.
Climate refugees are people whose lives and livelihood are endangered due to climate change, because of their geographical circumstances. Currently, the international law is inadequate to recognize the needs of climate refugees and provide redressal for their loss and damages suffered due to the actions of climate polluters.
The effects of climate change are becoming deeply intertwined with the socio-economic fabric of our society, and it is imperative that international law develops to accommodate this new reality. Through this moot we aim to equip the students with the understanding of the nuances of international law, climate law, and humanitarian law, particularly when it comes to dealing with conflicting interests of state and non-state actors as regards the welfare of the people.
Team Member Eligibility
Students enrolled in a full-time bachelors (three year or five year) law program at the time of the competition are eligible to compete in the Competition. Each College/Law School or University may send one team only.
Team Composition
A team shall be composed of either:
Number of Participating Teams
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Thirty-two (32) teams registering (on the basis of first come first serve) for the Competition shall be eligible to participate. The number is inclusive of ILS Law College, Pune.
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In case there is an odd number of participating teams, ILS Law College, Pune will nominate a non-competing dummy team that will not proceed beyond preliminary rounds.
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Team members must carry current identity-cards (Soft/ Hard copy) issued to them by their institution. Team members will not reveal their identity or the identity of their institution during the progress of the competition, in the memorials, and even if requested by judges, failing which the team will face disqualification.
Official Language
The official language of the Competition is English. All Competition Rounds including the written submissions (Memorials) will be in English.
Dress Code
The teams are expected to follow a strict dress code of Western or Indian formals.
Registration
Indian Teams
Foreign Teams
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Registration for the competition can be done by payment of registration fees through bank transfer and submission of scanned copy of duly filled, signed and stamped Registration Form (pdf format) and screenshot / copy of receipt of payment of registration fees by email to: spsathemoot@ilslaw.in by 15th January 2022.
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Bank details for payment of registration fees by Foreign Teams
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Bank Account Name
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ILS Law College
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Name of the Bank
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State Bank of India
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Account No
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00000035826339376
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Branch
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Deccan Gymkhana, Pune
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IFSC Code
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SBIN0001110
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Mention UTR number in the Registration form.
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No change in the names of the participants shall be permitted after the receipt of the Registration Form, except at the sole discretion of the Organizers.
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All teams shall be given a ‘‘Team Code’’ by the Organizers on validation of their Registration Form and confirmation of payment of registration fees. Thereafter, the teams shall use their designated “Team Code” for all correspondence with the Organizers. The same team code must be used by the teams during the submission of Memorials and during all the Rounds of the Competition.
Registration Fee
Registration fee for participation in the Competition is as follows:
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Teams from Indian Institutes Rs 1500/-
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Teams from Foreign Institutes USD 50 (excluding transaction charges)
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Registration Fees per Team is inclusive of 18% GST
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The scanned copy of the payment confirmation receipt/screenshot must be sent along with registration form by email to : spsathemoot@ilslaw.in by 15th January 2022.
Awards
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Winning Team: e-trophy and e-certificates
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Runners-up team: e- trophy and e-certificates
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Best and Second-Best Memorials: e-certificates
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Best and Second-Best Student Advocates of the Competition: e-certificates
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Best Speaker of the Finals: e-certificates
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Justice V. A. Naik Prize for the Best team from Maharashtra: e-trophy and e-certificates
Important Dates
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Release of Competition Module 16th December 2021
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Registrations open on 16th December, 2021
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Last date for Registration 15th January 2022
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Last date for Withdrawal 20th January 2022
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Last date to request Clarifications 20th January 2022
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Issuance of Clarifications 25th January 2022
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Last Date for sending Memorials by Email 15th February 2022
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Inauguration, Draw of Lots, and Exchange of Memorials 10th March 2022
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Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-final Rounds 11th March 2022
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Semi-Final Rounds, Final Round, and Valedictory Session 12th March 2022
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