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National Webinar on Patenting of COVID-19 Vaccines: Issues and Challenges, Indian Institute of Legal Studies

The Indian Institute of Legal Studies is organising a One-Day National Webinar on Patenting of COVID-19 Vaccines: Issues and Challenges. About Indian Institute of Legal Studies The Indian Institute of Legal Studies (IILS) situated at the foothills of the Himalayas in the Terrai- Dooars confluence bestowing it with natural landscape, sharing boundaries with the SAARC nations. The Indian Institute of Legal Studies is affiliated to the University of North Bengal and is approved by the Bar Council of India and recognized under Sections 2(f) &12- B of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. The Institute is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). IILS offers law programs for both 5 years integrated courses in B.A. LL. B. (Hons.), B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and 3years LL.B. It also offers 2 years LL.M. program and 2 years Master’s program in Public Administration and Governance. The Indian Institute of Legal Studies acts as a transformer or rather a catalyst in Socio- Economic-Legal transformation and through its research-based education aims at establishing law-abiding citizens and thereby helps shape the quality of ‘Rule of Law’ in the society. IILS always promotes the academic culture and proper research environment by creating greater opportunity for faculty and students to undertake original and serious research on identifiable issues relating to law and justice that affects the Indian society which in turn serves as a facilitator to the efficient and effective administration of justice. Such aims can be fulfilled by comparative research and institutional partnership on faculty and student exchange basis and methods which shall be mutually beneficial. In this context, Indian Institute of Legal Studies takes this opportunity in organizing webinar on “Patenting of COVID-19 Vaccines: Issues and Challenges” Our institution took up the initiative of imparting education online through online classes in the situation of lockdown and pandemic, with the sole purpose of benefitting the students in every way possible. We believe that if we are able to successfully organise this Webinar, it would lead to the enhancement of the practical knowledge of our students. Objective of the National Webinar The understanding on the issues and challenges involved in the patenting of covid-19 vaccines will give a clear idea of how access to public health is affected by granting monopoly rights over innovative drugs or vaccines. This webinar on this issue would not only educate the students but would also provide them with a platform to interact with the professional experts. Eligibility Academicians of law Students of law Industry representatives, experts and advocates. Webinar Details Platform: Google Meet Registration Fee- Free For more details/queries, please mail or contact: [email protected]/ +91-6296903427, 6296903453, 6296903475. Registration For free registration and participation click on the following link: https://forms.gle/waqp2h9K5wfVySyL7 Contact Ditipriya Dutta Chowdhury, Assistant Professor of Law, Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, West Bengal. (SEMINAR CONVENER) Contact details: +91 6296903453, [email protected]. Karun Sanjaya, Assistant Professor of Law, Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, West Bengal. (SEMINAR CO-CONVENER) Contact details: +91 6296903475, [email protected].

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Essay Writing Competition on the topic “Eliminating Barriers to the Exercise of Right to Vote”, Institute of Law, Nirma University

The Centre for Social Justice, Institute of Law, Nirma University is organizing an Essay Writing Competition on ‘Elimination of barriers to the exercise of the right to vote’. About Institute of Law, University of Law The Institute of Law, Nirma University (ILNU) is a constituent institute of Nirma University located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was founded in 2007 on the vision of Padmashri Dr Karsanbhai K Patel. About the Centre The Centre for Social Justice is a research centre at the Institute of Law, Nirma University. The Centre engages with discourses in pressing social dilemmas and their interface with law. We work with the aim to promote causes of social justice through rigorous research, collaborations and exchange of knowledge. The Centre is organising its first essay writing competition. About the Competition The topic for the essay writing competition is “Elimination Barriers to the Exercise of Right to Vote”. Right to vote in elections is one of the prime ways of participating in the democratic government. It ensures that the government of the day undergoes periodic assessment, and the people exercise their right to elect their representatives. The mere promise of right, however, is not sufficient for ensuring its meaningful exercise by the citizens. The right to vote is a statutory right, however, the exercise of the right has been held by the Supreme Court to be a fundamental right protected under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. In the essay, the participants are expected to explore the barriers that may abridge one’s exercise of right to vote, and to suggest methods through which such barriers may be overcome. Topic for the Competition “Elimination Barriers to the Exercise of Right to Vote” Eligibility Students who are presently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate (Bachelor) or Master’s Degree at any University/College in India may participate in the competition. Members of the Centre for Social Justice, the Institute are not eligible to participate in the competition. Submission Guidelines The Essay shall be written in the English language. References shall be provided in the essay in the form of endnotes. The word limit of the essay should be between 1800 – 2500 words excluding the endnotes. The following formatting shall be used for the essay: Font Times New Roman Font Size 12 for text; 14 for headings Line Spacing 1.5 Alignment Justified Co-authorship is allowed to the maximum extent of only two authors. Your submission must be an original and unpublished work. The submission shall be subject to plagiarism test. The submissions made shall include the manuscript and a separate cover letter. The cover letter shall contain: Name, Institution, Course, and Year of Study. The details mentioned in the cover letter shall not be included anywhere in the manuscript. The submissions shall be made on or before November 26, 2021, 11:59 PM, by mailing the manuscript and the cover letter to [email protected] with the subject: “Submission for Essay Competition, 2021”. Late submissions shall not be accepted. Contact Email ID: [email protected]

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2nd NLIU-LAC PIL Drafting Competition, National Law University, Bhopal

NLIU-Legal Aid Clinic (LAC) is organising a PIL Drafting Competition on the auspicious occasion of Constitution Day i.e., November 26, 2021. The deadline to register for the same is November 16, 2021. About NLIU-LAC The NLIU - Legal Aid Clinic (“LAC”), which is driven by the ethos of Article 39A of the Indian Constitution, has been established under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority. It is a student-run initiative, which aims to provide free legal aid to the marginalized sections of the society. Our aim is to provide pro bono legal representation and advice to the weak and downtrodden sections of the society. Additionally, we also organize various legal literacy workshops and training programs to spread legal awareness and to further the cause of legal literacy. About the Competition The NLIU-LAC in collaboration with Dept. of public relations of the M.P. government (‘Jan Sampark’) & the Committee for Legal Aid to Poor (‘CLAP’) is organising the 2nd edition of PIL Drafting Competition on the Constitution Day i.e., 26th of November 2021. Eligibiliity The competition shall be open for the students currently pursuing their bachelor’s degree in law i.e. 3-Year LL.B. course or 5-Year LL.B. course from any recognized university/college in India. Team Composition “Individual Participation” as well as “Participation in a team of two” is allowed. Participants from two different universities may also form a team. The substitution of any Team Member is not allowed after the registration deadline except in extenuating circumstances and only with permission of the Organizer. Registration The participating teams can register themselves by filling this Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AnfTfDWSI1M-U3Lh0MjyGUZgOa2pvmtLiP-cF60K2eM/edit The participation fee is Rs. 100 for one team. The participants have to pay the registration fee in the manner hereinafter provided. The payment screenshot must be attached within the registration form. After the successful registration, each participant or team shall be allotted a unique team code for further references. Last day to register for the competition is 16th November 2021. Payment Details Subsequent to filling the registration form, payment of rupees 100 as registration fee has to be made to the number “7017854012” with any UPI App (Paytm/ Google pay etc.) If you are facing any problem in making the payment, kindly email us at “[email protected]” so that we could suggest some other methods for your convenience. Queries All the queries and clarifications must be sent to the official mail ID of the organizers i.e. “[email protected]” and the subject of the mail must read as “PIL COMPETITION QUERY”. No query without the subject “PIL COMPETITION QUERY” would be entertained. The last day to raise a query is 18th November 2021. Only queries sent through a mail shall be entertained. Submission Guidelines Topic of PIL The participants may submit a PIL draft on any issue of contemporary relevance that they deem fit. Submission of PIL Drafts Each Participating Team must submit ONE PIL draft. If a participant/team wishes to submit any annexure to support his/her arguments contained in the Draft [for instance Reports, Commentaries, News Clippings, Pictures, etc.] a compendium of all the relevant annexures must be prepared and should be sent along with the memorial. All PIL drafts must be sent on the email address: [email protected] till 20th November 2021 midnight with the Subject of the email as “PIL Draft, Team Code” Any submission made after the deadline will not be considered for evaluation, and will result in the cancellation of candidature as well as forfeiture of the registration fee. Any submission with any name reference of the participant will be disqualified. Substantial Plagiarism shall amount to disqualification; therefore, the Participants must not submit plagiarised content (as the Drafts will be put through ‘Turnitin’). In case the draft of two or more participants/teams is found “substantially similar” to each other, both the participants/ teams shall be disqualified. Formatting Guidelines All the drafts must be submitted in both Microsoft Word Document format (.doc/.docx) and PDF Format (.pdf)[i.e. each participant is required to send 2 files- One in MS Word format and one in PDF format]. The body of the submissions must be in the font “Times New Roman” with font size 12, with line spacing of 1.5 and justified. (The Font size for the Headings can be formatted as per the choice of the participants) The Footnotes shall be in Times New Roman, size 10, single line spacing, justified. Authorities shall be cited as per the 21st edition of the Bluebook. Content of the PIL The PIL is to be filed before the Supreme Court of India The PIL Memorial must contain all of, and only, the following components: Cover page The Unique team code in the upper right-hand corner. The name of the case; Table of Contents; Table of Abbreviations; Index of Authorities; Statement of Jurisdiction; Facts of the Case; Issue(s) Raised; Summary of Arguments/Pleadings; Arguments Advanced/Pleadings; Prayer; Table of annexures. There is no restriction on the number of pages. Prizes Cash prize of Rupees 18,000, 12,000 & 9,000 shall be awarded to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd position holders respectively. Contact Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://instagram.com/lac_nliu?igshid=u48mq0rw9hlx Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/nliulac/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/legal-aid-clinic-nliu-bhopal

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2nd International Research Paper Writing Competition, Kathmandu School of Law Review

KSLR (Kathmandu School of Law Review) is conducting its 2nd International Research Paper Writing Competition (IRPWC). About KSLR KSLR is a double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access and faculty-student edited flagship journal of Kathmandu School of Law. About the Competition KSLR is a double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access and faculty-student edited flagship journal of Kathmandu School of Law. It aspires to become one of the growth-stimulators for the budding legal scholarship in Nepal, by publishing quality and balanced contents of local, national, regional, international, and universal value. Although KSLR uses a wide-angle lens and acknowledges that its publications may be instrumental for everyone and every field of scientific inquiry, it primarily aims to be an enabling and accessible publication for scholars and professionals who have stakes in the field of law and legal studies. To this end, KSLR conceived the IRPWC in 2020 specifically as a competitive and incentivized opportunity for emerging scholars and professionals. We believe that the 1st IRPWC, themed ‘International Order Post COVID-19’, was a prodigious stride towards our aim, to continue which, KSLR announces the commencement of the 2nd IRPWC, and invites submissions within the theme of: “Contemporary Issues in Migration Law” Purpose Governance of human migration has persisted as an important subject-matter for discourse. However, the COVID-19 pandemic introduced new complexities in the human movement, mobility, and migration phenomena and aggravated the existing ones. Judicious legal and policy interventions are required to protect the rights of the migrants, and to foster order and humanity in the management of migrations. We invite authors to research, critique, and provide actionable law and policy related recommendations to enhance the governance of human migration. The IRPWC’s working definition of human migration For the purpose of the 2nd IRPWC, human migration has an open-ended definition inclusive of any factor that induces human migration, and any continuing or new pattern of human movement, whether internal or transnational, regular or irregular, permanent or temporary, voluntary or involuntary, or of a nature that is currently unclassifiable but deserves discussion. Sample Issues Following is a sample (non-exhaustive list) of broader issues based on which specific topics for research may be formulated: Issues within the definition and classification of ‘migration’ and ‘migrants’; Issues within various international legal frameworks applicable to human migration. These include: human rights law, international labour standards, refugee law, the law against transnational organized crimes, environment law (notably the law on climate change), humanitarian law, international health regulation, and such; Relativism in law, policies and practices among states of origin, transit and destination, and the consequential gaps in protection of migrants; The role and functions of inter-governmental organizations and the national government(s) in managing human migration and protecting migrants; Accountability of non-state actors; Legal and policy amendments to address the disruptions in and emerging patterns of human migration in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic. Sample Topics In order to justify research in any issue such as those listed above, a research paper should be limited to a specific research area and topic within the broader issue/area. Following are some examples of narrow and clear research areas derived from actual journal publications: A paper that builds up a conclusion that the principle of non-refoulement under human rights treaties has a broader and more protective interpretation than under the Refugee Convention. A paper that categorically investigates the absence, necessity and possibility of a global migration law. A paper that recommends policy interventions to reduce the insecurities among migrants caused by disruptions in migration as a result of COVID 19 Pandemic. It narrows down the research area by pinning on a specific theoretical approach and building upon the findings of a specific report, which in turn is limited to a comparative study on nature of migration and its governance system in 7 countries, including Nepal. A paper that “questions the conflation of transnational domestic work with trafficking”, at least an automatic one. In doing so, it “explores the experience of several young Nepali women who spent time in the Persian Gulf as transnational domestic workers, and argues that migration served to increase their sense of autonomy and agency”. For additional ideas for topic formulation, you may browse through the International Organization for Migration (IOM) catalogue of migration related journals, which also features law journals. Eligibility The competition is open to students enrolled in bachelors, masters or Ph.D. level of studies, research scholars, and early career academicians with no more than 7 years of experience in their profession. A paper may have up to three authors. Only one submission is allowed per author. Registration Procedure and Deadline Registration for the competition shall be free of cost. Submission of the research paper shall automatically register author(s) for the competition. The research paper should be submitted at https://forms.gle/N5cSCYNCN9JKfreJ9. The deadline for submission of the research paper, without any exception, is 20 December 2021, 11:59 PM NPT (GMT +5:45). Formatting & Styling The research paper should be submitted as a Word file (.doc/.docx) at the link specified in section 5.3. The Word file should be named in the following manner: an case of a single author: fullnameoftheauthor_irpwc2021, In the case of multiple authors: lastnameofauthor1_lastnameofauthor2_lastnameofauthor3ifany_irpwc2021 The research paper should be in English. It may be in any standard form of English. The word limit for the research paper is 10,000 words. This includes an abstract of 200-300 words, annex (if any) and footnotes. Plagiarism and Referencing The research paper should be the original work of the author(s). Refer to section 8.1. The research paper should not have been published elsewhere in significant parts or as a whole. If it has been submitted elsewhere for consideration for publication, the submission must be retracted before submission at IRPWC, and the proof of retraction must be submitted. References must comply with the KSL Comprehensive Style to Legal Citation. Specific Quality Indicators Following are the quality indicators applicable to all submissions to KSLR, including the IRPWC: The research paper should not have a plagiarism report exceeding 15% when scanned by a reliable plagiarism detection tool. This excludes commonly used terminologies. Automatic paraphrasing or any other text manipulation should not be used to mask plagiarism. The footnotes should be uniform in format, authentic, accurate and complete, and as prescribed in section 7.3. The content of the research paper should be a novel contribution to the area of legal scholarship (specifically the migration law in case of IRPWC 2021). The title should be clear, concise, appealing, and compatible with the paper’s overall content. The abstract should be an apt gist of the paper. Any breakthrough or remarkable conclusion of the paper should be included in the abstract. The introduction should contain a clear thesis, that is the statement(s) of the problem being investigated. After the thesis, the introduction should contain a concise paragraph describing the arguments that will be developed in the paper. The arguments of the paper should be logical and well-substantiated: Facts and legal authorities should be presented sincerely, accurately, and referenced properly. Every argument should be founded upon clear reasoning. Supporting reasons should be backed by appropriate referencing. Generalizations and sweeping statements should be supported by numerous confirming sources. Diverse opinions should be considered before taking stances. Differing opinions should be indicated while making debatable claims. Personal biases should be disclosed when they may influence the readers. The conclusions should be based on the arguments of the paper. Unsubstantiated conclusions take away from an otherwise well-researched and credible paper, and should be avoided. The contents and their presentation should be engaging. The articulation should be clear and comprehensive. Use of purposive jargon, especially legal terminologies is encouraged. However, verbosity should be avoided. All expressions should conform to the established principles and rules of human rights, including those on sexual and gender orientation and identity, as well as the reasonable limitations to the freedom of opinion and expression. Evaluation and the Scale or Marking The research paper shall be marked on a scale of 100. Specific scales of marking shall be: The Extent and Depth of Research 30 Novelty and Creativity 20 Logic and Organization of Arguments 30 Grammar and Vocabulary 10 Formatting 10 Anonymity of the author(s) shall be maintained throughout the evaluation. There shall be two rounds of evaluation. In the first round, the papers will be evaluated for plagiarism, formatting in accordance with the KSL Comprehensive Style to Legal Citation and timeliness of the submission. Papers whose plagiarism score exceeds 15% as specified in section 8.1. will not proceed to the second round. The second round of evaluation shall be performed by an independent panel of evaluators. The cumulative marking shall be final and binding. Penalties Improper formatting: 1 point shall be deducted for each instance where the formatting is inconsistent with Chapter 1 of the KSL Comprehensive Style Guide to Legal Citation. Improper footnote: 0.2 point shall be deducted for each instance. Compounded deductions: for sections 10.1 and 10.2 shall not exceed 10 marks. Breach of the word limit: 1 point shall be deducted for every 100 extra words. Awards The best paper with the highest scores will receive a corresponding certificate and a cash prize of US $150/- (Inclusive of bank transfer charges wherever applicable). The second-best paper with the second-highest scores will receive a corresponding certificate and a cash prize of US $100/- (Inclusive of bank transfer charges wherever applicable). The third best paper with the third highest scores will receive a corresponding certificate and a cash prize of US $50/- (Inclusive of bank transfer charges wherever applicable). Each outstanding paper falling short of three best scores will be awarded an “Honorary Mention” and receive a corresponding certificate. All remaining participants who reach the second round of evaluation will receive a corresponding certificate of participation. Participants who do not reach the second round of evaluation will not receive a certificate of participation. Publication of Papers The editorial board of KSLR shall hold a meeting at the earliest following the termination of the competition to shortlist papers submitted to IRPWC 2021 for publication in the closest issue of the journal. The Board should prioritize the papers mentioned in sections 11.1-11.3 for that purpose. Papers under section 11.4 may also be considered for publication. Papers not mentioned in sections 11.1-11.4 may be considered for publication under special circumstances after careful discussion among the board members. The shortlisting shall be based on the initial review standard of KSLR. All the shortlisted papers must be peer reviewed according to the double-blind peer review standard of KSLR. KSLR has the exclusive right to publish all the papers submitted to IRPWC 2021 from the date and time of the submission. The exclusive right to publish will be transferred to the respective authors under following conditions: If any shortlisted paper is not approved for publication, subsequently. In case of papers not shortlisted, from the date and time of such decision. In case of papers that do not reach the second round of evaluation mentioned in section 9, from the date and time of the disqualification. All IRPWC 2021 papers published in KSLR shall abide by its copyright policy. Miscellaneous The participant, by registering in the competition, agrees to indemnify the Administrator from and against claims, suits, and damages based on any allegations of copyright infringement, plagiarism, or unauthorized use. The participants can retract their paper. To do so, they must inform the organizers prior to the publication of the results. The Administrator reserves the absolute right to cancel, defer or postpone indefinitely, the competition in an event accruing to any contingency, natural or human-made. In case of any dispute, the decision of the Administrator shall be final and binding. The Administrator shall not be liable to provide any clarification to the participants regarding the evaluation of their research papers Important Dates Call for Research Papers: 20 October 2021 Last Date of Submission: 20 December 2021, 11:59 pm NPT (GMT +5:45) Declaration of Results: January 2022 Contact For any information relating to the competition please mail at: [email protected]

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National Article Writing Competition, School of Law, Manipal University

Legal Aid Clinic, School of Law, Manipal University Jaipur is organizing its National Article Writing Competition in association with Singhvi & Co. The primary objective of this competition is to encourage law students across various colleges in India, to develop analytical thinking on social issues and analyze the existing laws. About Manipal University, Jaipur Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) was launched in 2011 on an invitation from the Government of Rajasthan, as a self-financed State University. MUJ has redefined academic excellence in the region, with the Manipal way of learning; one that inspires students of all disciplines to learn and innovate through hands-on practical experience. The multi- disciplinary university offers career-oriented courses at all levels, i.e., UG, PG, and doctoral, and across diverse streams, including Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Humanities, Journalism and Mass Communication, Basic Sciences, Law, Commerce, Computer Applications, Management, etc. Some PG programs are also available in the research mode. MUJ boasts of best-in-class infrastructure, including state-of-the-art research facilities and a modern, digital library. In line with Manipal University's legacy of providing quality education to its students, the campus uses the latest in technology to impart education. About School of Law Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) is Rajasthan's First NAAC A+ accredited institution with a special emphasis on research and interactive teaching with the strength of 9000 students. School of Law started in the year 2014 has grown in leaps and bounds and has a strength of 700+ students at present. The Manipal University Jaipur forayed into the field of legal education by introducing Integrated BA LL. B (Hons), BBA LL. B(Hons), Bachelor of Law (LL. B), Master of Law (LL. M), and Ph.D. programs in the study. As an institution of excellence School of Law is dedicated to fostering and inculcating the intellectual and ethical values in the students. The School of Law is committed to the evolution of law as an instrument of social change, efforts are being made to expose students to practical realities. The teaching methods adopted for the programs offered involve lectures, discussions, case studies, Moot Courts, and project work that will facilitate students to promote multidisciplinary inquiry and practical appreciation of problems. The school has been approved by the Bar Council of India. About Legal Aid Clinic The Legal Aid Clinic was established by the students of Manipal University during the academic year of 2014-2015 for the advancement of justice in rural areas with combined efforts of volunteers of Legal Aid Clinic and Rajasthan State Legal Services Authorities, Jaipur, and District Legal Services Authorities, Jaipur. The objective of Legal Aid Clinic, School of Law, Manipal University Jaipur is to expand the vision of justice and the advancement of society through empowerment and encouragement. The Legal Aid Clinic not only works for helping the downtrodden sections of the society rather continuously strives for exploring various dimensions of justice and motivating every strata of society for the purpose of collective efforts and development. The Legal Aid Clinic is bestowed with its own research and development wing indulged in taking up a very socio- legal issue important for the society and individual and gets the research project executed by various legal awareness camps, seminars, workshops, and academic competition. About the Competition We recognize the need for a platform for students pursuing law where they can showcase and improve their legal research and writing along with writing about topics that can bring change in our society. The primary objective of this competition is to encourage law students across various colleges in India, to develop analytical thinking on social issues and analyze the existing laws. With an endeavor to encourage the enthusiasm of the young students of the legal fraternity to come up with new ideas and suggestions to decipher current legal conflicts, the broad theme of the competition is reserved to social issues which surround our nation proving students with a more comprehensive list of topics they can write on. The participants are not restricted regarding the topic. Any contemporary issue with critical and comparative analysis will be encouraged. However indicative list as to the diverse areas of laws are as follows: The guarantee of fundamental rights under Indian Constitution: During and After Life (A critical analysis in consonance with COVID- 19 situation). Balancing the relationship between Indian democracy and freedom of internet: Comparative study of laws within and beyond Indian Jurisdiction. Privatization of Justice Delivery with special reference to civil and commercial cases in India; Future Scope and Implications. The “Group of Companies Doctrine” vs Party Autonomy under Arbitration Laws: Evolution, Practice, and Sanctity. Domestic Violence and Gender-Neutral Laws; A social gimmick or need. The operation of section 304B only up to seven years: The legal rationale and legislative intent. (A study on effectiveness to curb dowry death.) Participation & Eligibility Any student(s) pursuing an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in law from any UGC recognized university are eligible to participate. Registrations are welcomed from the individual students as authors or a team of not more than 2 students as co-authors. Registration Registration Fee for the Competition shall be of Rs. 100/- for single author and Rs. 150/- for Co-authorship. The registration will be deemed to be completed only after the registration form is filled and the fee is paid by the student and the same is acknowledged via mail by the organizers. Registration must be done via [Google form link: https://forms.gle/jnRdDLL63EJoF5iV7 ] by 11:59 pm (IST) on (14th November 2021). Entries will not be accepted after this time. A Unique code shall be mailed to the participants who have completed the registration and made the payment which is recognized via mail by the organizers. The article must be sent in Word format on or before 21st November 2021. No late submissions will be accepted. In case of a genuine reason, it is on the desecration of the organizers to allow it. The participants who do not mention their participant code while submitting their Article shall be disqualified. Steps for Payment Upon successful registration, the participants will receive a payment link and the detailed procedure for completion of the payment which must be completed within 48 hours. Rules for the Competition Co-authorship to a maximum of two authors is permitted. Only one submission shall be allowed per author, and in the case of co-authors, one submission shall be deemed to include both. Separate submissions of co-authors shall be taken as multiple submissions, which will be subject to rejection and disqualification. The articles should be the original work of the authors. Any kind of plagiarism of more than 15% will lead to disqualification. Each entry must be previously unpublished work of the participant. The organizing committee's decision as regards the interpretation of the rules or any other matter relating to the Competition shall be final and binding. The result will be declared via our official Instagram page (LAC.MUJ). Submission Guidelines The Articles shall be in English. The name of the author or co-authors should not be mentioned anywhere in the article. The article must be within 2500- 4000 words exclusive of footnotes. Formatting Guidelines: Format Specification Font Times New Roman Font Size 12 Line spacing 1.5 Footnote Font Size 10 Footnote spacing 1.0 Alignment Justified Submission Guidelines Every citation must follow the Harvard Bluebook, 19th Edition. The article should be the original work of the authors & must not have been published elsewhere. The submissions must be sent via the following form: [https://forms.gle/ohTJnQQzSyjtxM3eA]. Marking Scheme The Article will be selected keeping in mind the following criterion: How dynamic, contemporary is the topic. Central Theme & originality of ideas. Coherence and Organization in Structure. The clarity in Language, Expression, and Style. Creativity & presentation. The manner of organizing the content Miscellaneous No Article or any part thereof should have been published or should be under consideration for publication or a contest otherwise than this competition. Furthermore, any form of plagiarism will result in the disqualification of an article. A similarity index higher than 15% shall be disqualified in the preliminary round of evaluation. A panel of Evaluators shall be constituted to evaluate and select the winning entries and the decision of the Panel shall be final and binding. The University reserves the absolute right to cancel, defer or postpone indefinitely, the competition in an event accruing to any contingency, natural or man-made. In case of any dispute, the decision of the University shall be final and binding and is not liable to any clarification to any of the participants regarding the evaluation of his/her Article. Awards The author with the highest score will be declared as the “Winner” and shall be awarded a Cash Prize of Rs. 7000, an internship opportunity with Singhvi & Co., and a Certificate of Merit. The first-runner up shall be awarded a Cash Prize of Rs. 5000 and a Certificate of Appreciation The second-runner up shall be awarded a Cash Prize of Rs. 3000 and a Certificate of Appreciation Participation Certificates shall be awarded, via email, to all the entries. Important Dates Registration forms open: 22nd October 2021 Last Date of Registration: 14th November 2021 Last Date to Submit the Article: 21st November 2021 Results Declaration: 06th December 2021 Penalties Late submission Incorrect file name Improper formatting Improper references Exceeding word limit Contact Phone Number: +919602481264 ( Ms. Renika Yadav) Instagram : LAC.MUJ Email : [email protected]

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1-Day Virtual National Seminar Contemporary Issues in ADR Techniques, KR Mangalam University

The School of Law, K R Mangalam University, Haryana is organizing a 1-Day Virtual National Seminar Contemporary Issues in ADR Techniques, on December 3, 2021. About the Institute K.R. Mangalam University, Haryana is a State Private University established under Haryana Private Universities Act and is empowered to award degrees under section 2f of the UGC Act, K.R. Mangalam University aspires to become an internationally recognized institution of higher learning through excellence in inter-disciplinary education, research and innovation, preparing socially responsible life-long learners contributing to nation building. About the Centre School of Legal Studies at K.R. Mangalam University offers Bar Council of India (BCI) approved five-year BBA LL.B. (H) integrated programme with specialization, five- year B.Com. LL.B. (H) integrated programme with specialization, five-year BA LL.B. (H) integrated programme with specialization, three-year LL.B. (H) programme with specialization and One Year LL.M. programme. These law programmes have the distinct objective of equipping the students with knowledge, skills and attitude so as to make them capable of successfully meeting the present requirements and future challenges in legal profession. The courses are intended to impart intensive knowledge and training in the law subjects as well as the non-law subjects and help students to acquire wider perspective both for managerial responsibilities and professional application and train them for a successful career About the Conference With all-round developments taking place in India, major projects, particularly infrastructure projects and mega projects are being implemented in different parts of the country. Developmental projects also accompany various disputes. In spite of one’s best efforts to avoid disputes, the disputes have become part and parcel of their contractual relationship. In order to complete projects without cost or time overrun, suitable mechanism should be in place to resolve disputes as and when they arise. The amended Arbitration and Conciliation Act,1996 has raised much hope which promises to be effective tool for speedy and cost effective dispute resolution besides facilitating implementation of foreign awards. This augurs well for raising the level of ease of doing business in the country thus paving way for attracting more Foreign Direct Investments. India, where numbers of projects by MNC’s are going on, has the potential of becoming the hub of International Arbitration. The hurdles if any in this context have to be identified and removed. The Conference is organized to address these problems, besides updating knowledge on the subject and hone the skills of practising and aspiring ADR. Objectives of the Conference To explore, analyze and understand the concepts and factors that are relevant or otherwise, influence the theme. To evaluate emerging trends in alternative dispute resolution and assess their impact in judicial system. To formulate recommendations that might facilitate in bolstering the process of ADR with regards to emerging trends. To familiarize the learners with the conceptual and thematic understanding of ADR. To devise and deliberate upon possible solutions for the incongruities and loopholes that exists with respect to the theme Main Theme Contemporary Issues in ADR Techniques Sub-Themes Efficacy of ADR in Contemporary Judicial System Role of LokAdalats: Achievements, Failures and Way Forward ADR as a Mechanism to Resolve Corporate Disputes Present Status of Laws Related to ADR in India Critical Analysis of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (with 2015 Amendments) ADR: A Tool in Promoting Ease of Doing Business in India Arbitral Seat: Key Considerations Challenges before the Enforcement Agencies in ADR Mediation in Industrial Disputes and Labour Laws ADR: A Tool in the Matrimonial Disputes Online Mediation in India Usage of Mediation in Various Fields ADR and Consumer Disputes in India Significance of ADR for Scheduled Tribes ADR in Real Estate Dispute in India ADR in Banking Sector Arbitration: Issues and Challenges Arbitration: Ethical Issues of Mediator International Commercial Arbitration: Challenges Submission Guidelines Selection of papers for presentation will be based on abstracts. An abstract must include a clear indication of the purpose of research, methodology, major results, implications and key references. They should adhere to the following: Abstract & full paper must contain the name of the author/s, complete address, e-mail id and mobile number. The abstract should be original and must not exceed 250 words including the title and references. Citations and references should comply with the ILI(Law )of referencing.For details on ILI referencing style, please visit http://www.ili.ac.in/footnoting12.pdf respectively. Submission must be in MS-Word format (no other format will be accepted) with all four sides 1 inch margin. Should be typed in Times New Roman with font size of 12. Paper title in 14 (Bold) and all sub-headings in 12 (Bold) and line spacing at 1.5. Submit abstract/full paper via email to : [email protected] A full paper must include an introduction, research, methodology, objective, description of the research issues including socio-legal analysis of the problem, precedents and judicial decisions, impact and implications, possible outcomes and the solutions. It should not exceed 3000 words. In case of co-authorship, both the participants have to register & pay separately. While filling the Google form, participants will be required to upload the screenshot or receipt of the payment so made, therefore the participants are first required to pay the registration fee and then register. Registration can be done by filling the following Google form latest by 1st December, 2021 Eligiibility Academician/advocates/research scholars/students Important Dates Date of Seminar 03rd December, 2021 Submission of Abstract of the paper 08th November, 2021 Acceptance of the Abstract Notification 10th November, 2021 Submission of full paper 30th November, 2021 Closure of Registration 01st December, 2021 Registration Fees Academicians: Rs.500/- per paper Research Scholars/Students: Rs.300/- per paper Link for Registration: https://forms.gle/rSKqTU2uwxsVoNp38 Bank Account Details Beneficiary Name: K. R. MANGALAM UNIVERSITY Account No. : 091101000622 Bank Name : ICICI Bank Ltd. IFSC Code : ICIC0000911 MICR Code : 110229095 AccountType : Saving Branch : Alwar Road, OppSohna bus Stand Gurgaon-122103, Haryana Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 9654771910, 7838775240, 9718791227

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1-Day National Seminar on ‘Religious Rights of Women and Human Rights in 21st Century’, NUSRL & UGC Women’s Studies Centre

The Centre for Human Rights and Subaltern Studies (CHRSS) of the NUSRL, Ranchi is organizing a 1-Day National Seminar on the ‘Religious Rights of Women and Human Rights in 21st Century’ on the eve of Human Rights Day on December 10, 2021 in collaboration with UGC Women’s Studies Centre, Patna University, Patna. About NUSRL, Ranchi NUSRL, Ranchi has been established by an Act of the State Legislature prompted by the vision of the constitutional forefathers that the law, legal system and legal institutions have an overreaching role of human, social, political and economic development of the Nation. Situated in Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand, NUSRL is established to develop a holistic perspective of legal education in all its ramifications particularly advocacy, judicial and legal institutional services, legislations, law reforms and all the research in these areas. With modest beginning, the University is all set to compete with global economic standards with deftly crafted teaching learning methodology. NUSRL endeavors to share the global opportunity in law as well as legal discipline. About CHRSS Centre for Human Rights and Subaltern Studies (CHRSS) was created with an objective to work for the protection of human rights on 7 March 2019.The aim of the Centre is to achieve the goals of Social Justice enshrined in our Preamble and to achieve this goal, the members of the Committee promises to engage in discourse, Seminar, Webinar, Legal Aid so as to ensure that we return even some percent back to the society. Centre has organized total 5 Seminars, 2 Webinar, 1 Workshop and 1 Legal Awareness programme. The Centre is currently running a Social Welfare Program with the name “AAHAAR SAB KA ADHIKAAR” under which food is provided daily to the poor and needy free of cost. Centre has organized two National Seminar titled "Gender Sensitive Education: A Necessity to Eradicate Gender Discrimination” & “Prevention and Abolition of the Practice of Witch Hunting in India” in collaboration with National Commission for Women, New Delhi. Centre has come up with its own journal on 10th of December, 2020 titled “NUSRL Journal of Human Rights”. Presently the Centre is headed by Dr. Subir Kumar (Convenor), Dr. Gunjan (Co- Convenor) & Ms. Soni Bhola (Member). About UGC Women's Studies Center On 1st April, 2016 the UGC sponsored Women's Studies Centre was established and within a fortnight a full-fledged independent department of Women's Studies was created in Patna University, Patna. The vision of the Department is to make a conducive environment for creation of gender equality in society. Patna University is a premier institution of Higher Education in the state which produces and disseminates knowledge in keeping with the needs of the society. Women's studies is an interdisciplinary entrant in the arena of knowledge and focuses on women’s life and struggle, questions women's subordination in socio-economic, political and cultural domains and strives for transformation of unequal society into one where gender justice and equality sought to be the norm. Women's studies centre have been organizing programs such as Seminars, Workshops, Lectures, Debates and Conference etc. The Centre has organized workshops and seminars on Child abuse, gender sensitization, Intellectual Property Rights and several other of social concern. During COVID-19 pandemic period a series of webinar were conducted in the name of SAMVAAD on various burning issues. (SAMVAAD is an online platform to encourage solution-oriented dialogue with the various luminaries). Besides this the Centre is continuously engaged in awareness generation programs, on social different and philanthropic activities for women, migrant labour, flood victims of Bihar. The Centre is headed by Dr. Sunita. Roy. Dr. Rakesh Ranjan is working as a Project Associate in the centre. Call for Papers We cordially invite Articles and Research Papers on the Theme and Sub-Themes from Academicians, Researchers, Advocates and Students to submit high-quality research papers. Research papers received for inclusion in the seminar proceedings shall be subject to the approval of the Editorial Committee. All the participants are expected to submit their original, unpublished research work. All research papers shall also be subject to scrutiny of an anti-plagiarism software. Themes & Sub-Themes This seminar is organized with the objective of promoting interdisciplinary research in the field of religious rights of women and human rights in the 21st Century to promote and exchange of ideas between the experts. It also provides an opportunity to researchers of the concerned fields of knowledge to formalize their curiosity and to gather the views of jurists, academicians & Legal practitioners. In the above background, Centre for Human Rights and Sub-altern Studies, NUSRL extends a warm invitation to the participants to contribute their original research work on the following sub-themes: Religious freedom promoting gender equality among women. Accommodation of women's right in personal laws. Intersection of religious freedom and women rights. Analysis of recent Anti-Conversion laws in light of the rights of Women. Exclusion of women from priesthood. Any other relevant Sub Theme substantially related to the idea of Religious Rights of Women. Submission & Formatting Guidelines The First Page of the Research Paper must be a Cover Page which should contain the following particulars Title of the Paper Author’s Name University/Organization’s Name Present Address Email Address and Mobile Number. The same details for the Co-author must also be there on the Cover Page if the Paper is written in Co-authorship. Co-authorship is allowed subject to a limit of two authors per submission. The Second Page of the Research Paper should be a Declaration, regarding the originality of the research paper The Third Page of the Research Paper should be an Abstract with Keywords at the end. Abstract should be around 250-300 words. Apart from other necessary Chapters, the Participants should try to include the following chapters in their Research Paper - Introduction, Review of Literature, Recommendations and Conclusion. The Final Paper should be about 3500-5000 words. It must be submitted in ‘Word/.docx’ file. PDF files are not allowed. The Text should be in Times New Roman, Font Size - 12 & Spacing - 1.5. The Footnotes should be in Times New Roman, Font Size - 10 with Single Spacing. One Inch Margin on all sides should be maintained. All submissions must follow the Blue Book Standard (20th Edn) of referencing. No part of the Paper should have been published earlier nor should it be under consideration for publication. Any form of Plagiarism beyond 20% will result in immediate disqualification. Process of Registration and Submissions Every Participant is required to duly fill the GOOGLE FORM for Registration. Registration Link - https://forms.gle/3JLgJmXMgDeCFwuz6 Final Registration will be complete when the Participant submits the Payment Proof as an attachment in the Google form itself. Payment Proof includes Screenshot of the Online Transaction, Scanned Copy or PDF of the Bank Receipt or Scanned Copy of the Demand Draft. UTR Number or DD Number should be clearly visible in the submitted Payment Proof. Registration Fees- Undergraduate students 300 Postgraduate/ Research Scholars 500 Academicians/ Legal Professionals 700 Certificates will be provided to all the registered participants. The Final Paper must be submitted in ‘Word/.docx’ file. PDF files are not allowed. The name of the file should be ‘Participant Code – Name of the Author & Co-author (if any). All Manuscript Submissions or any other query should be sent – [email protected] Bank Details (Preferred mode of payment – NEFT/RTGS) Account Holder: Registrar NUSRL Ranchi Bank Name: Bank of India Branch: NUSRL Campus, Ranchi IFSC Code: BKID0005900 Account Number: 490710110003104 Submission Deadlines Last Date for Registration – 21st November 2021 Last Date for Submitting the Abstract – 15th November 2021 Last Date for Full Paper Submission – 21st November 2021 Last Date for Payment of Fees – 21st November 2021 Venue National University of Study and Research in Law, AT - Nagri, P.O. -Bukru, Kanke-Pithoria Road, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834006. Contact Shivani Pahuja [CHRSS Student Convenor]- 7979706405 Shubhank Patel [CHRSS Student Member]- 9462332597

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ALC Pune’s Online National Moot Court Competition

ALC Pune’s Online National Moot Court Competition will be conducted via online/virtual mode (Through Cisco WebEx Meetings Platform) from 8th January to 9th January 2022 by the Army Law College, Pune. About Army Law College Army Law College, Pune was established in July 2018 with a noble objective of imparting the quality legal education to the children of our brave, patriotic & selfless Army Personnel. The College is governed and managed by Army Welfare Education Society (AWES), which is nonprofit organization, registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, since 29 April 1983. The Army Law College is the second professional college to be established in Pune under AWES, after Army Institute of Technology (AIT). The location of the college is serene and ideal for educational institute. ALC is well connected by train (local station approx 1.5 KM) and road (Mumbai-Pune Highway approx. 500 metres). Army Law College, Pune is affiliated to “Savitribai Phule Pune University” (SPPU) which has been ranked 11th in the 2021 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Army Law College, Pune is approved by the Bar Council of India and the Government of Maharashtra. It offers a five-year integrated B.B.A, LL. B Programme with a student intake of 60 seats (Exclusively for children of Army Personnel). It has a fully residential campus, located in the midst of nature, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Pune life. It is just 45 Kms from Pune on Old Pune-Mumbai Highway and nearest railway station Kanhe is just 1.5 Kms. It takes about 10 minutes to travel to the nearest Taluka Court, 1 hour to the Pune District Court and 2 hours to Bombay High Court by Road. The college is located near the Automobile Manufacturing Hub at Chakan-Talegaon and Pimpri-Chinchwad belt. It is advantageous for effectively teaching Management Subjects of B.B.A by way of developing linkages with manufacturing companies for industrial visits, internships and inviting industry-experts for training the students. About the Competition “ALC Pune Online National Moot Court Competition “shall be conducted via online/virtual mode (Through Cisco WebEx Meetings Platform) from 8th January to 9th January 2022 by the Army Law College, Pune. The Meeting ID, Password and Link to each session shall be shared with the participants before each round. The participants shall ensure that they have Strong Broadband Internet Connection with minimum of 50 MBPS speed. Participants shall download Cisco-WebEx App beforehand. Use only Laptop or PC. Use of Smartphone is prohibited. Participation and Eligibility Eligibility Criteria: Students enrolled for a full-time Law Degree Programme [Five-Year Integrated Law Degree Programme (B.A, LL. B/ B.B.A, LL. B/ B. Com, LL. B/ B. Sc, LL. B) or Three-Year LL. B Programme] at the time of the competition are eligible to participate in the Competition. Each Law College/Law School/Law University shall nominate Only One Team. Team Composition: A team shall be comprised of Three Members only: Two Speakers and One Researcher. Official Language: The official language of the Competition shall be English only. Dress Code: The teams are required to follow a strict dress code as prescribed by the Bar Council of India for Advocates. Number of Participating Teams: Maximum Thirty-two (32) teams shall be allowed to participate in the Competition, on the basis of first come-first serve basis. In case of odd number of teams, the organising committee shall nominate one nonparticipating dummy team. Registration Provisional Registration: The participating students shall send scanned copy of the duly filled Registration Form (See Appendix I for the format) along with signature and seal of the Principal/Director/Dean/Vice Chancellor of the concerned Law College/School/University to [email protected] on or before 17th November 2021. The email shall be sent with Subject marked as “Provisional Registration for ALC Pune Online National Moot Court Competition (Organized by Army Law College, Pune)”. Only first 32 Registration Forms shall be accepted for the final participation and the confirmation email shall be sent to the 32 selected teams on 18th November 2021. After receiving the confirmation email on 18th November 2021, the selected teams shall be required to pay the Registration Fee of INR 1,000/- through NEFT only on or before 25th November 2021. Name of the Beneficiary Army Law College Institutional Fund Account Bank Account Number 37764808404 IFSC Number SBIN 0000569 Bank & Branch State Bank of India, Dehu Road Branch, Pune The confirmed teams, after due payment shall email the Transaction Details along with Screenshot/ Counter slip to [email protected] on or before 25th November, 2021 with subject line ‘Final Registration for ‘ALC Pune Online National Moot Court Competition’ (organised by Army Law College, Pune). Waiting List: If any team from selected teams withdraws or does not confirm the registration within given time-line then the next team will be called from waiting list maintained by Organisers. 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 Organisers. All teams shall be assigned a ‘‘Team Code’’ by the Organisers on validation of their Registration Form and receipt of online payment of registration fees. Thereafter the teams shall use their designated “Team Code” for all correspondence with the Organisers. The same team code must be used by the teams during the submission of Memorials and during all the Rounds of the Competition. Rounds Preliminary Rounds: In the Preliminary Rounds, each team will present arguments for both sides. Quarter-final Rounds: Eight teams which qualify in Preliminary Rounds will procced to the Quarter-final Rounds. Semi-Final Rounds: Four teams which qualify in the Quarter-final Rounds will proceed to the Semi-Final Rounds. Final Round: Two teams shall which qualify in the Semi-final Rounds will proceed to the Final Round. Proceedings For any technical glitch/lack of internet connectivity/any other technological problem at the end of the participating speakers (which cannot be resolved within reasonable time) in any Round, the entire Team shall be disqualified. In such a situation, the opposite Team shall be declared winner in the concerned Round after making oral pleadings automatically. However, the organizers reserve the right to re-schedule the Round in their discretion. All Rounds shall be “Knock-Out” Rounds. A team shall be credited with a win in the respective Rounds if their Round total score is greater than that of the opposing team. In the event of a tie in the Round Total of the teams, the team with a higher Memorial Score will be declared as the winner of the round in question. In case the tie persists, the decision of the judges will be deemed to be final. In the Preliminary and Semi-Final Rounds, each Team will have 30 minutes for arguments. Each Team member shall argue for at least 12 minutes. In the Final Round, each Team will have 45 minutes for arguments, and each Team Member shall argue for at least 20 minutes. This time includes the time for rebuttals or sur-rebuttals. Only one speaker can speak in rebuttal or sur-rebuttal. Each team and its members shall be seated in the virtual Court room through the proceedings of that Court. Any team member shall not visit /join any Court room other than his own until that round is over. Teams may use laptops during proceedings without interfering or disturbing the Court proceedings. Judges’ decision on conduct of proceedings shall be final in their respective Courts. Memorials Soft copies of the memorials (PDF Format) must be e-mailed to [email protected] on or before 23rd December 2021. Contents of Memorials Cover page stating -- Title of the Competition, Name of the Court, Name of the Case, Title of the document (viz. “Memorial for the __”), and Team Code. Table of Contents Index Index of Authorities Statement of Jurisdiction Statement of Facts Issues Summary of Arguments Arguments Prayer Format of Memorials Following colour scheme shall be followed in preparing the Cover Pages: - Blue: Petitioner cover page and Red: Respondent cover page. OSCOLA Method of Citation (See - https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/oscola) shall be followed for footnoting. The Memorial shall be typed on A4 size page in Font type: Times New Roman, Font size: 12, Double Spacing & 1-inch margin on all sides. Footnotes: Font size10, no double spacing. The Memorial must not contain any Annexure/ Photographs / Sketches /Exhibits / Affidavit Any deviation from the above-stated rules shall be penalized as per the discretion of the organizers. Evaluation Oral Submission Presentation & Familiarity with Facts 10 Knowledge & Application of Law 30 Style, Manner & Clarity of Arguments 30 Courtroom Etiquettes & Mannerism 15 Responsiveness to Questions 15 Total 100 Memorial Submission Quality & Originality of Research 25 Knowledge & Application of Law 25 Knowledge & Application of Facts 25 Grammar, Referencing & Adherence to Citation Rules (OSCOLA) 25 Total 100 Prizes Winning Team: INR 40,000/- 1ST Runner-up team: INR 25,000/- 2ND Runner-up team: INR 10,000/- Best Memorial: INR 5,000/- Best Student Advocate of the Competition: INR 5,000/- Members of each team shall be given certificates of participation Miscellaneous The Organisers’ decision as regards the interpretation of rules or any other matter related to the competition shall be final and binding. If there is any situation which is not contemplated in the rules, the Organisers’ decision on the same shall be final and binding. The Organisers reserve the right to vary, alter, modify, or repeal any of the above rules without any prior notification, if so required and as they shall deem appropriate. Contact Email – [email protected] Contact Number Mr. Ganesh Deshmane - +91-9764691545 Mr. Chandramani Bhalerao - +91-9657501701

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National E-Conference on Strengthening E-Commerce through ODR: Challenges and Perspectives, ICFAI University

The Centre for Cyber Law and Innovation, The Centre for Corporate Law and Governance, The Centre for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution Law, ICFAI Law School, Dehradun presents National E-Conference on Strengthening E-Commerce through ODR: Challenges and Perspectives from January 8-9, 2022 About the University The ICFAI University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand (hereinafter referred to as the University) was established under the ICFAI University Act 2003 (Act No.16 of 2003) passed by the Uttaranchal Legislative Assembly and assented to by the Governor on July 08, 2003. The ICFAI University secured 44th rank in the World Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Rankings 2020 released by UN Institute for Training and Research. The University has also been awarded with the certificate for E- Learning Excellence of Academic Digitisation (e- LEAD). About ICFAI Law School, Dehradun The ICFAI Law School (formerly known as Faculty of Law), a constituent of the ICFAI University, Dehradun is established with the objective of developing a new generation of legal professionals through the comprehensive and contemporary body of knowledge, professional skills and research integrating law with Management/Humanities. The Bar Council of India has accorded its approval for imparting three year and five year Law Courses at ICFAI University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand and award degrees in law. The ICFAI Law School, Dehradun is the 6th Ranking Law School of Super Excellence and 1st Ranking Law School in Uttarakhand according to CSR GHRDC Law School Rankings 2020. It also secured 26th rank among top Law Universities/ Institutions including NLUs in MDRA Rankings 2020 conducted by India Today. About the Centre for Corporate Law and Governance The Centre for Corporate Law & Governance is constituted under the ambit of ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Dehradun, in the year 2021. The Centre is established with the motto to focus on research and policy advocacy in the field of Centre for Corporate Law & Governance, with Prof. (Dr.) Yugal Kishore as Director, in accordance with the rules and regulations of The ICFAI University, Dehradun. The essential objective of the Centre is to encourage Corporate Law & Governance education and research oriented study in the field of Corporate Law & Governance. The Centre shall be venturing into new projects which will announce the convergence of academia and expert insights on various corporate matters in relation to the future. The Centre aims at supporting advocacy, research and policy oriented discussions in the areas of Corporate Law & Governance About the Centre for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution Law The ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University Dehradun has established the Center for Excellence Alternate Dispute Resolution Law in the year 2020, which would focus on providing students, Academicians and wider community awareness on the current relevance of Alternate Dispute Resolution in the legal profession. The Centre aims to provide legal assistance to the society by helping them resolve their dispute amicably through this contemporary dispute resolution mechanism. It also aims to train the law students and the legal community at large about the existing challenges of the adjudicatory mechanisms and enrich them with various nuances of ADR. About the Center for Cyber Law and Innovation The Center for Cyber Law and Innovation is established by ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Dehradun in the year 2020. It focuses on providing legal services and consultancy in the area of Internet-based transaction. The Center aims to create awareness about the emerging technologies, cyber-crimes and existing laws for combating the same. It also aims to provide law students and the public with educational resources and analyses of policy issues arising at the intersection of law, technology and public interest. About the Conference In an effort to disseminate legal knowledge and research, The Centre for Cyber Law and Innovation, The Centre for Corporate Law and Governance & The Centre for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution Law, ICFAI Law School, Dehradun presents National Virtual Conference to give a platform to budding lawyers to express their views on the integral legal issues. The primary objective of this conference is to encourage law students, professionals and academicians across various colleges in India, to develop analytical thinking. With an endeavour to encourage the enthusiasm of the young students of the legal fraternity to come up with new ideas and suggestions to decipher current legal conflicts, the broad theme of the competition is reserved as “Strengthening E-Commerce Through ODR: Challenges & Perspectives”. Rules and Guidelines Law Students, professionals, academicians Pan India are eligible to participate. Co-authorship to a maximum of two authors is permitted (1 main author + 2 co- author). Only one submission shall be allowed per author, and in case of co-authors, one submission shall be deemed to include both. Separate submissions of co-authors shall be taken as multiple submissions, which will be subject to rejection and disqualification. The registration is restricted to only 70 participants, which will be strictly on "First Come First Serve basis Sub Themes The Future of E-Commerce Redress in the Digital Era: ODR Role of ADR in E-commerce Cyber Mediation using Sophisticated Software and a Neutral Third- Party Facilitator Data Privacy and Online Regulation Framework in E-Commerce Landscape Registration and Abstract Submissions Registration for the Competition shall be free of cost. Submission of Abstract shall amount to registration for the Competition. A brief abstract not exceeding 300 words, on the topic chosen, must be mailed on [email protected] in PDF or Word format on or before November 25, 2021. A five-digit Unique code shall be mailed to the participants whose abstract would be shortlisted. The participants whose abstracts are shortlisted are directed not to mention any of their personal details while submitting their article. Furnishing any such detail shall lead to disqualification. Article Submissions The soft copy of Article must be mailed latest by December 28, 2021 on [email protected] Guidelines The Paper shall be in English. The name(s) of the author(s) must not be disclosed or mentioned anywhere in the Paper. The paper should not exceed 10,000 words including footnotes. The mandatory formatting specifications for the paper are: 1-inch margin on all sides, Times New Roman with 12 font size & 1.5- line spacing, For footnotes, the mandatory formatting specifications shall be Times New Roman type face with 10 font size; and Single (1) line spacing. References and precedents must be cited throughout the Paper using the Bluebook 20th edition citation Method. The Paper should be the original work of the authors & must not have been published elsewhere. The submissions must be either in Word (.doc/.docx) and PDF (.pdf) formats. Authors must strictly follow the guidelines failing which their submission may not be considered. Evaluation Criteria Every Article shall be evaluated on a scale of 100 marks. The criteria for evaluating an Article shall be: Clarity of Thought 25 marks Proper and Articulate Analysis 25 marks Novelty 25 marks Grammar and Language 25 marks Penalties Late submission: 2 marks for every 12 hours’ delay; disqualification after 48 hours. Incorrect file name: 2 marks. Improper formatting: 2 marks for each instance. Improper references: 5 marks for each instance. Exceeding word limit: 2 marks for each page. Miscellaneous No Article or any part thereof, should have been published or should be under consideration for publication or a contest otherwise than this competition. Furthermore, any form of plagiarism will result in disqualification of an Article. Similarity index higher than 15% shall be disqualified in the preliminary round of evaluation. The authors by virtue of submitting the Article, give the University, the right to publish the entries without any royalty or compensation. A Panel of Evaluators shall be constituted to evaluate and select the winning entries and the decision of the Panel shall be final and binding. The participant by entering in the competition agrees to indemnify the University from and against claims, suit and damages based on any claim of copyright infringement or plagiarism or unauthorized use. The University reserves the absolute rights to cancel, defer or postpone indefinitely, the competition in an event accruing to any contingency, natural or man-made. In case of any dispute, the decision of the University shall be final and binding and is not liable to any clarification to any of the participants regarding evaluation of his/her Article. Awards Session Winners Rs. 1500+Certificate of Merit Overall Session Winner: Rs. 3,000+ Certificate of Excellence First and Second Runner up: Momentos + Certificate of Excellence Important Dates Last Date of Abstract Submission 25th November, 2021 Last Date of full paper Submission 28th December, 2021 Declaration of Selection of Full Paper 3rd January, 2022 Date of Conference 8th -9th January, 2022 Contact Email ID: [email protected]

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5th National B Plan Competition ‘Exuberance 2022’ by GNLU Legal Incubation Council

GLIC in collaboration with GCBPP is organizing the 5th National B Plan Competition – Exuberance 2022 on the 22nd of January, 2022. About the Organisers GLIC or GNLU Legal Incubation Council: Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar (GNLU), Gujarat has launched an incubator, named GNLU Legal Incubation Council (GLIC) as part of our vision towards excellence in imparting quality legal education which aims at institutionalizing mechanism, which could act as a support system for entrepreneurs. The Incubator set up under the scheme is expected to act as a tool to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment amongst law students as an attractive and viable career option. GCBPP or GNLU Centre for Business and Public Policy: The GCBPP has been established with a vision to pursue interdisciplinary research in the field of business management, public policy and law with a focus to create and disseminate scholarly knowledge in these fields that facilitate corporates, policymakers, government, academicians, small and medium enterprises and non-profit organizations at a national and international level. Guidelines of the Competition Entries will be judged on the basis of submitted business plan proposals. Business plan can be submitted by an individual or team comprising of maximum 3 team members. Top 10 selected business plan proposers (individual/team) will be invited for presentation. Business Plan to be submitted as per format prescribed in Annexure 1 Each business proposal presenters will get maximum 20 minutes for presentation including question answers. Submission Guidelines Detailed business plan in the prescribed format (as per Annexure 1) should be submitted in soft copy latest by 9th January 2022, 11.59 pm in word document (Max. 10 pages + 3 pages for supporting documents, if any) and Power Point Presentation (Max. 5 slides). Submission to be sent to - [email protected] Prizes 1st Position, Cash prize of Rs. 25,000/-, memento & certificate of appreciation. 2nd Position, Cash prize of Rs. 15,000/-, memento & certificate of appreciation. 3rd Position, Cash prize of Rs. 10,000/-, memento & certificate of appreciation Incentives Exceptional business ideas can get opportunity to be incubated and mentored under GNLU Incubation Council (GLIC). Participation fee (for each team) Rs. 500 Pay online at : https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm Business Plan Submission Format General background Introduction Profile of the proposer(s Business proposition The Business Idea Detail about the Product/Service The USP of the Product/Service Marketing strategy The market segmentation or target market The positioning strategy Estimated size and value of the target market The competitive landscape Differentiation Strategy Execution plan Implementation Roadmap (detail flowchart of activities with time line) The financial requirements Snapshot of Projected Financial Statements for 5 years (Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement) Milestones to Achieve SWOC Analysis Strengths – Weaknesses Opportunities - Challenges Risk mitigation strategy Rules of the Competition Competition is open for all types of Business ideas. An individual or a team comprising of maximum three members can participate. A person can be a member of only one team. A plan must be an original creation of the participants. Any form of plagiarism will amount to disqualification from the competition. The plan must not be under consideration for financing before any other institution or must not have been submitted to any other competition. Any deviation from the above mentioned rules shall render disqualification for the team. Business plan should be submitted at [email protected] in word document along with a power-point presentation including all necessary contents as mentioned in Annexure I. Submission in any other mode shall not be entertained. Time line shall be strictly adhered to. The decision of the jury shall be final. Eligibility Any individual or team can participate. Process of Participation The participants should e-mail business plan & register form provided link latest by January 9th, 2022, 11 : 59 pm in the word document along with a power-point presentation including all necessary contents as mentioned in Annexure I. Submission should be e-mailed to [email protected] within the time line. Top ten business plans adjudged by the jury will be invited for presentation at GNLU. Contact Shrey Kapoor Teaching and Research Associate, Gujarat National law University, Mob. +91 8920613227 Email : [email protected] Anadi Student Coordinator, E-Cell, GNLU Mob.+918090821004 Email : [email protected]

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2nd Anand Swaroop Gupta Memorial Virtual National Moot Court Competition, Sharda University

School of Law, Sharda University is organizing the 2nd Anand Swaroop Gupta Memorial Virtual National Moot Court Competition from 24th to 26th November 2021. About Sharda University Sharda University Greater Noida is India's truly global university which has seen students from 85+ countries experience a world-class campus life. Spread over 63 acres, Sharda University offers 216 programme/plans in a myriad of disciplines and an education experience matching with the very best. Students can pursue a semester at Sharda University Uzbekistan campus at the same fee in select programmes. Sharda University has over the years become one of the leading centres of education, research and innovation in Delhi NCR region. Established through an Act of State Legislature of Uttar Pradesh (14 of 2009), Sharda University offers 216 UGC recognized degrees in programmes like Engineering, Management, Medical, Dental, Integrated Law, Architecture, Design, Journalism & Mass Communication, Computer Applications, Basic Sciences, Nursing, Biotechnology, Food &technology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Paramedical, Education, Languages, Animation and Visual Arts. About School of Law Established with an aim of developing top lawyers, School of Law has evolved into a leading Law School in Delhi NCR. The School's teaching standards and research quality consistently receive high ratings and it maintains a strong research culture with all faculty actively researching in their preferred areas. The learning environment is one of support and personal development leading to well rounded and highly employable graduates. General Rules “Organizers”means the Moot Court Committee, School of Law, Sharda University “Competition”means the 2nd Anand Swaroop Gupta Memorial National Virtual Moot Court Competition, 2021 “Participating Team”means the team which has registered itself for thecompetition as per the rules given below. “Participating College/Institution/University” shall be presumed to be the parent institution of the participating team. “Participants”means the speakers and the researcher of the Participating Team. The rules of the Moot Court shall be strictly adhered to. Any deviation there from them would attract disqualification or other penalties as decided by the Organizers. Decision taken by the Organizers in case of any doubt, dispute, disqualication etc shall be final. Date and Venue The 2nd Anand Swaroop Gupta Memorial National Virtual Moot Court Competition shall be held from Wednesday- Friday, 24th to 26th November, 2021. Venue: Google Meet Eligibility The Competition is open to bona-fide undergraduate students of recognized Colleges/Institutions/Universities who are currently pursuing their Bachelors Degree in Law i.e. 3 Year LL.B or 5 Year Integrated or Honors' LLB Programme with all combinations on a regular basis. Team Composition Each team shall comprise of a maximum of 3 members and a minimum of 2 members consisting of either 2 speakers and 1 researcher or 2 speakers only. The number cannot be modified under any circumstances. Teams shall identify the speakers and researcher at the time of Registration. No extra member or observer shall be allowed. Also, no deviation from the chosen names shall be allowed. Not more than One Team from the same Institution shall be allowed to participate in the competition. Registration Teams are required to complete their Registration by 10th November, 12:00 AM IST. The Registration Fee is INR 1500/- which shall be payable through Online Transition Mode and shall be made in favour of Sharda University, School of Law. Payment Details Bank Name : ICICI Bank Ltd. Branch Address : Krishna Apra Royal Plaza, D-2, E(acb), Alpha-1, Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar, UP- 201306 Account Holder Name : Sharda University-Seminar Account No. : 025405005815 IFSC Code : ICIC0000254 SWIFT Code : ICICINBBCTS MICR Code : 110229037 Registration Procedure The Registration shall be done by filling up the Application Form available on Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_4FXxOpmicObw_0QP6pqy-FDhvXUUXYoyfqtFKM7p1P1v-A/viewform After registering on the Google Form, the teams are required to send one Email Approval through their Moot Court Faculty Coordinator/Dean/Principle with the details of the participating team. Once the Registration form is filled, Email Approval from the Faculty Coordinator is received and Fee is paid, the teams shall receive the confirmation of their provisional Registration from the Sharda Moot Court Society. The Registration shall be deemed complete only when Registration form is duly filled, Email Approval is received and Registration fee is paid. The teams must send the Screen shot of their Online Transaction Fee through email to [email protected] Once the final registration is done Teams will get the confirmation email and their Team Codes also. Language The official working language of the 2nd Anand Swaroop Gupta Memorial National Virtual Moot Court Competition, 2021 shall be English. Dress Code Inside the Virtual Court Room, participants shall be in formal wear only. However robes or collar bands are not allowed. Female participants are required to wear either a full suit comprising of a black formal blazer and trousers, full sleeved white shirts or white kurta, black bottom wear, black blazer/over coat with formal foot wear. Male participants are required to wear a full suit comprising of a black formal blazer and trousers, full sleeved white shirts, black tie and formal foot wear. Identification of Participating Team Each team will have a team code and each participant shall be given an individual code. Disclosure of identity of the parent college/institution/university shall be made only in the registration form. Disclosure at any other point of time during the competition shall be liable for penalty which includes disqualification. Anonymity Participants shall not disclose their names and the identity of their respective college/institution/organization at any time before the award of the ceremony. The individual code and the team code shall be the sole source of identity of the respective teams throughout the competition. Any disclosure against this rule shall invite penalty including disqualification. Inauguration and Draw of Lots The formal inauguration of The 2nd Anand Swaroop Gupta Memorial National Virtual Moot Court Competition, 2021 shall be held on 24th November, 2021. Structure of the Competition Preliminary Round In the Preliminary Round, the teams shall be given the opportunity to argue from both the sides. In this round the teams shall be chosen on the basis of their score. Each team shall be given only 20 minutes to present their case. Quarter Round In the Preliminary Round, the teams shall be given the opportunity to argue from both the sides. In this round the teams shall be chosen on the basis of their score. Each team shall be given only 20 minutes to present their case. On the basis of the scores in this round, the teams will be selected for the semi-finals. Semi Finals Round In the Semis the decision shall be on the basis on 'knockout'. Accordingly, two teams shall reach to the Final. Each team shall be given 30 minutes to argue their part including rebuttals. Final Each team shall be allotted 30 minutes to present their case including the rebuttals. Important Note All three stages of the competition shall be held via Video-conferencing on Google Meet (URL shall be shared at the appropriate time). The division of time is left to the discretion of the team members subject to the maximum of 12 minutes for one speaker in the Preliminary round, 20 minutes in Semi Finals and 20 Minutes in the Final. In case any speaker continues to speak after the allotted maximum time, the additional time that has been used, will be deducted from the time allotted to the other speaker and there will be some penalty marks also as per the discretion of the Judges. Awards Winner Rs. 40,000 1st Runner Up Rs. 25,000 2st Runner Up Rs. 15,000 Best Memorial Rs. 10,000 Best Speaker (Male)- Rs. 5,000 Best Speaker (Female)- Rs. 5,000 Certificates will be provided to each participant, the Winner shall get a separate certificate. Important Dates Final Registration through Google Form, Receiving of Screen shot or receipt of fee paid 10th November, 2021 Last date for seeking clarification regarding Moot Problem 11th November, 2021 Release of Clarification 13th November, 2021 Submission of Written Memorial (Soft Copy) 15th November, 2021 Compendium Submission 20th November, 2021 Inauguration, Draw of Lots for Preliminary Round 24th November, 2021 Preliminary Round 25th November, 2021 Result of Preliminary Round, Draw of Lots and Exchange of Memorials for Quarter 25th November, 2021 Quarter Round of Draw of Lots for Semi Final with Exchange of Memorial 25th November, 2021 Semi-Final Round 26th November, 2021 Draw of Lots and Exchange of Memorial for Final 26th November, 2021 Valedictory 26th November, 2021 Contact Email: [email protected] Phone Nos: th+91-8800933447 Student Coordinators Ms. Akansha Rajput, 9027770643 Mr. Ashutosh Banshwar, 8875326255 Ms. Glory Jere, 9582263877 Mr. Gaurav Singh, 9315879025

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4th Surana & Surana & School of Law, Raffles University National Labour Law Moot Court Competition

School of Law, Raffles University with its organizing partner Surana and Surana, International Attorneys, Chennai is proud to announce the 4th Surana & Surana & School of Law, Raffles University, National Labour Law Moot Court Competition – 2021 scheduled to be held from 26th – 28th November 2021. About Raffles University Raffles university was founded by late Shri Vinod Kumar Gomber, a towering human being gifted with compassion and ethics and the will to impart holistic value-based education to the youth of Rajasthan and beyond, who has also been an alumnus of Harvard University. Also, the introduction of Raffles is incomplete without Hon’ble Dr. Justice Meena V. Gomber, who is a former Judge of the Rajasthan High Court and subsequently served as Head of the Armed Forces Tribunal, Jaipur - Jodhpur from 2013 - 2016. Currently, she has been effectively working as the Chairperson, Gomber Education Foundation and looking after the functioning of Raffles University, Neemrana. About School of Law, Raffles University School of Law conventionally runs Law Clinics that provide legal services to those who cannot, otherwise, access these services. With the help of District Legal Services Authority, under the banner of Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority, the school has been continuously running legal clinic movements and has, had a large impact on access to legal services, to the local community. The School, in collaboration with Surana & Surana International Attorneys and with Rajasthan Education Trust Jaipur, every year. organises Surana & Surana National Labour Law Moot Court Competition and C.L. Agrawal Memorial National Moot Court Competition respectively. If one looks at Raffles School of Law, alumni career choices, one finds that it has produced good legal academics as ours Alumnus are with big Corporate Firms and some are practicing in Supreme Court and State High Courts and even others are engaged in teaching profession. About the Event School of Law, Raffles University with its organizing partner Surana and Surana, International Attorneys, Chennai is proud to announce the 4th Surana & Surana & School of Law, Raffles University, Neemrana National Labour Law Moot Court Competition – 2021 to be held from 26th – 28th November 2021. It is an initiative taken forward by the organizers with an aim of creating awareness in the field primarily of Labour Law and the surrounding disciplines of Employment Laws, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Service Law etc. This year’s case has been drafted to test the knowledge, research aptitude and application of law by the participants in the field of laws regarding Industrial Disputes, Employment Laws, provisions governing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and constitutional provisions governing Freedom of Trdae under Article 19. The event will provide a unique opportunity to our participants to become a part of a powerful venture started by two of the experienced moot court competition organizers, i.e., School of Law, Raffles University and Surana and Surana International Attorneys, Chennai. The former takes pride in associating itself with another successful national level moot court competition while the latter is a familiar name for hosting, administering and funding numerous moot court competitions nationally and internationally. Together, we aim at promoting academic excellence and research in the field of Labour Law. The event will take place virtually via Cisco WebEx platform. To ensure the comfort of theparticipating teams, an orientation program has been scheduled on the 26th of November which will include a mock for the moot, followed by a draw of lots and exchange of memorials. Competition team codes and side will also be allotted during the orientation only. Aim & Purpose SURANA & SURANA & SCHOOL OF LAW, RAFFLES UNIVERSITY NATIONAL LABOUR LAW MOOT COURT has been conceived with the aim of creating opportunities for learning the development of jurisprudence on emerging trends in Labour Law besides developing cutting edge skills in research, writing and advocacy. Venue & Date The 4th SURANA & SURANA & SCHOOL OF LAW, RAFFLES UNIVERSITY NATIONAL LABOUR LAW MOOT COURT 2021 shall be held virtually from 26 - 28 November 2021. Eligibility The competition is open for students who are studying LLB three year or five-year course during the current academic year interested in Employment Law and who belong to institutions that have been invited. Team Composition Each team should consist of a minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 members. This number cannot be modified under any circumstances. There shall be 2 speakers and 1 researcher designated for each team. The researcher shall be allowed to argue with prior permission of the court and National Administrator in case of illness of the designated speakers. Each team will be provided a team code during orientation. Teams should not disclose the identity of their institution; such disclosure shall invite penalties including disqualification. The decision for the same shall be at the discretion of the National Administrator. Registration Online registrations are open from 6th October 2021. The teams must register online by 30th October 2021. Teams will have to register online at www.moot.in Only 40 teams will be registered to participate in the competition on first- come-first serve basis No temporary registration requests will be entertained. Kindly refrain from sending such requests to Surana & Surana or SOL, Raffles University. Participants will receive an automated system generated acknowledgement on successful submission of registration. Participants will receive an approval as acceptance of their request for participation latest by 2nd November 2021 or earlier. The Registration form cum Approval letter as provided in the rules duly signed & sealed by your university / college / moot society or can br uploaded as a single PDF The Registration form cum Approval letter (without seal & signature) as provided in the rules duly filled along with Scanned copy of authorization letter with sign and seal from your university/ college / moot society or An email communication from the official id (to be filled as notification email id during online registration process) of the institution, from your university / college / moot society to complete the registration process. Signatories on the registration form should be any of the following: - Faculty-in-charge of MCA / MCS / MCC, Registrar, Dean, Principal, Director, Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor Registration without the scanned copy of the approval letter / an email communication from the college/institution/university or duly attested registration form will not be valid. Soft copy of the registration and approval letter/ an email communication as a single PDF to be sent by email to: [email protected] marked as 4th SURANA & SURANA AND SCHOOL OF LAW, RAFFLES UNIVERSITY LABOUR LAW MOOT COURT COMPETITION REGISTRATION as subject of the mail latest by 4th November 2021. The provisional team code shall be allotted to the registered teams by Host University soon after receiving of registration particulars along with the registration fee On receiving the provisional team code from moot committee/society of SOL, Raffles University you may proceed to pay the registration fees. Payment Details A registration fee of Rs. 1500/- is to be paid online by 3rd November 2021 to: Bank Name Yes Bank Ltd Branch Neemrana -301705 Name Raffles University IFSC YESB0000131 Swift Code YESBINBB Receipt of the online payment to be sent by email to: [email protected] Fee once paid will not be refunded. In the event a team drops out of the competition or is disqualified the team next in line as per registration data (When the registration exceeds beyond the permitted 40 teams) will be offered the chance to participate in the competition at short notice. Such teams will have to submit memorials to be eligible at least 3 days prior to the start of the competition. Orientation There will be an Orientation Program for all the participants on 26th November 2021 (Friday) followed by a draw of lots and exchange of memorials. Competition team codes and side will be allotted during the orientation only. Rounds There will be two preliminary rounds of arguments, an octa final, a quarterfinal, a semi-final and a final round. Octa final will be conducted if the participation exceeds 24 teams Quarter final will be conducted if the participation exceeds 16 teams Results (Announcement) Results of the preliminary rounds shall be announced after the completion of rounds of all the teams. Similarly, the results of the Quarter-Final/Semi-Final Rounds shall be announced after completion of the rounds of all qualified teams of respective rounds. The results of the Final Round shall be announced during the Valedictory Ceremony. Awards Winning Team: Cash Prize of Rs. 21,000/- Runner-Up Team: Cash Prize of Rs. 11,000/- Best Memorial: Cash Prize of Rs. 5,100/- Best Speaker: Cash Prize of Rs. 5,100/- Free Certificate Courses 100% Fee Waiver in one of the Courses by ‘Lawctopus Law School’ for the members of the Winning team (3 coupons). The team has to avail the offer within 3 months. One Free Course of any choice to the Winning Team up to INR 2200/- each by ‘Memo Pundits’ [Prize worth INR 6600/-] INR 1500/- discount coupon to the Runners-Up on any one course of their choice each by ‘Memo Pundits’ [Prize worth INR 4500/-] INR 1000/- discount to the Best Researcher and Best Speaker by ‘Memo Pundits’ [Prize worth INR 2000/-] Moot Mentorship 30% discount on moot mentorship after releasing the problem to all the participants by ‘Memo Pundits’. Anonymity Student counsel may introduce her/himself to the court in the usual manner and may also state her/his names. However, the team's college / institution affiliation may not be mentioned at any time before the awards ceremony. Further, all team members, coaches, advisors, and observers shall refrain from identifying a team’s school at any time and in any manner, including, but not limited to, wearing any identifying items, such as school clothing, ties, patches, or pins or carrying identifying material (such as a book with a college logo, or college seal). Policy for Virtual Rounds The Oral Rounds for the competition will take place virtually via Cisco Webex platform. It would be the responsibility of every team to ensure a stable internet connection. The audio and video of every member of the team should be clear. Every team must ensure a proper background. The organisers will under no circumstances be obligated to provide the participants with any such facility. All participants should mandatorily join with their laptops or desktops and other forms of device are to be avoided. The link or the ID and password for the room on Cisco Webex will be conveyed to the participating teams before the oral rounds. Each participating member of every team is advised to install the Cisco Webex platform on their devices well in time. Each team is required to join the room at least twenty minutes before the scheduled time of commencement of the oral rounds. The participants’ camera and microphone shall be firmly positioned throughout the oral rounds so as to show speakers and to ensure their voices are clearly audible. All participants must keep their cameras on at all times during the rounds. Camera to be switched off in case of technical glitches with the permission of the bench. At the time when one participant is speaking, others are expected to keep their microphones on mute. In case a participant is found disturbing the other pleader anyway, he/she or the entire team to which such participant belongs may be disqualified upon the discretion of the bench. Each participant is responsible for finding a suitable venue and background to participate. The venue must be a quiet location and one which has adequate and reliable internet connectivity and has a desk and chairs for the oralist. Locations in open spaces or hallways or cybercafes or similar areas are NOT permitted. Participants are cautioned to ensure that all equipment has a power supply sufficient to last for at least two hours without interruption. In case of a loss in internet connection, each team will be given a reasonable time to reconnect. If the problem still persists the decision made by the organisers shall be final and binding. In the event where one or both of the speaker could not join due to connectivity issue, the team may be disqualified from the competition and at no circumstances can other member of the team be allowed to switch roles. Where a team does not appear within 10 minutes of the scheduled time for the round, the round shall proceed as ex-parte. Compendium & memorials shall be mailed to [email protected] along with the team competition codes on completion of the Orientation as directed by the organisers. Any compiled Research Material (Compendium) or other supplementary documents may be, as per the discretion of the bench, presented by the team by using the “screen sharing” option given they have fulfilled the preceding sub-clause. Participants will not be allowed to use the feature of personal chat on Cisco Webex to communicate with their team members or members of the opposing team. Teams shall not use internet or any other devices during the rounds for anything, except participating in the rounds. Participants can only sip water on screen during the competition. Consumption of other beverages or eatables is not permitted. Non-Speakers are to switch off video before drinking water. Participating speakers and researcher are permitted to join for the Virtual Competition from the same premises/room. However, the screen space shall be independent and the speakers, researcher to represent before the bench through individual/separate devices. Appropriate court room demeanor is to be maintained. This is mandatory. Participants are expected to cooperate with the organisers and the judges, in case anyone faces any issue. The organizers shall take best available measures to resolve or mitigate any connectivity issues that may arise. However, in cases where that is not possible, the organizer cannot be held responsible for the unforeseen issues which includes (but are not limited to) – Software failure and connectivity issues. The decision of the Organizers in consultation with the judges shall be final and binding. Important Dates Start of Online Registration 6th October 2021 Last date for requesting clarification for Problem 6th November 2021 Last date for Online Registration 30th October 2021 Last date for payment of Registration Fee 3rd November 2021 Last date for receiving copies of Reg. Form / Approval letter along with details of registration fee payment 4th November 2021 Last Date for Submission of Memorials 14th November 2021 Orientation 26th November 2021 Prelims / Octa / Quarters 26th & 27th November 2021 Semifinal, Final, Valediction & Prize distribution 28th November 2021 Queries Regarding Queries on Case / Submission of Memorials /Accommodation / Transport/ etc. Mr. Arun Verma (HOD) – [email protected] Mob: +91-8077921962 - Convener Ms. Sabiha Khan (Asst. Prof.)- [email protected] Mob: +91- 8954069567 - Co – Convener Regarding registration Advocate & Head, Academic Initiatives Head (Admin), Litigation & Arbitration Practice Surana & Surana International Attorneys Email: [email protected], Ph: 044 – 2812 0000, Fax: 91 – 44 – 2812 0001 Student Coordinators Aditya Bhatnagar (BALLB 9th Sem): +91-9680943401 Tanmay Jain (BALLB 9th Sem): +91-9694233451 Nikhil Maurya (BALLB 9th Sem): +91-9199222901 Kuldeep Singh Rathore (BALLB 9th Sem): +91-7610861272 Anshika Sharma (BALLB 9th Sem): +91-7425862127

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National Essay Writing Competition on Situating the Relevance of Gandhian Principles in the Contemporary Society, SLS, Nagpur

Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur is organising a National Essay Writing Competition on Situating the Relevance of Gandhian Principles in the Contemporary Society About Symbosis Law School, Nagpur The spirit of the institution is symbolized in its Sanskrit motto, ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ which means ‘World as one family’. Since its inception, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur has inherited splendid novelty, dynamism, and excellence in education. It has organized a myriad of events to aid in the holistic development of students and broaden the horizons of legal education. Harping on the rich legacy of both Bar and Bench, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur promises to be one of the finest destinations for imparting legal education in central India. About the Event The second of October marks the birth anniversary of the father of our nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, who played a very significant role in the Indian Independence Struggle. His beliefs and persistent paramount efforts for India's Independence are heard and revered all around the world. His principles of tolerance and non-violence transcend national boundaries, religion, and race, and his birth anniversary is celebrated as the International Day of Non-violence. To commemorate this occasion, an essay writing competition is being organized by the Research & Publication Cell. This competition is an opportunity to reflect upon and cherish the life of this great personality who has left behind an extraordinary legacy of defending freedom and free speech. These ideals still stand true in contemporary times and are gaining currency in the current culture of intolerance. As a lawyer, social reformist, nationalist leader, Mahatma Gandhi had diverse interests which are reflected in his multidimensional thought and philosophy which are still significant to the challenges faced by modern-day society. This competition strives to provide a platform for the participants to lucidly express their views concisely upon the given themes and showcase their writing skills. Topic Situating the relevance of Gandhian Principles in the Contemporary Society Themes Reinvigorating non-violent social movements: Satyagraha as a political method in contemporary times The engagement of Gandhian Principles with Civil Rights and Social Reforms Modern-day relevance of Gandhi's Democratic Decentralization Model Gandhian principles of truth and ethics in Media Social media and other contemporary dependencies and Gandhi's universal mobilization of masses Gandhi’s Doctrine of Trusteeship and its relation with Corporate Social responsibility Essay Submission Guidelines The Competition is open to all the Undergraduates Students, in any stream, enrolled in any recognized Institution/University in India. The participants must submit an attested copy of their student's Identity Card/bonafide certificate along with the essay. The essay must be submitted in the English language only and must be in Microsoft Word Format (.doc/.docx). Only one submission per author is permitted. Co-authorship is permitted to a maximum of two authors per essay. All entries should include a cover page specifying the name of the author, institutional affiliation, course and year of study, e-mail address, and contact number. Any identifying information should not be mentioned anywhere in the text of the essay and violation of the same shall lead to immediate disqualification. Plagiarism of any nature will attract immediate disqualification. The word limit for the essay is 3000 words inclusive of citations. Every essay must have a title and an abstract. (abstract - 350 words) Abstract and the Essay should be sent in one doc/docx file. Formatting Guidelines The essay should be typed in Times New Roman, Font Size-12, Line Spacing-1.5, and Justified. The footnotes must be typed in Times New Roman, Font Size-10, and Line Spacing- 1. The margins should be 1 inch or 2.54 cm on all sides. Every citation must follow the Harvard Bluebook, 20 th Edition. Submission Procedure The essay must be sent by email only to [email protected] with the subject ‘Submission for The SLS NAGPUR Essay Writing Competition’. Important Dates Last Date of Submission: 2nd November, 2021 by 11:59 PM Declaration of Results: 12th November, 2021 Registration Fee No Registration Fee Certificate A Certificate of Merit shall be e- mailed to the top three entries. A certificate of participation will be issued to all the participants whose entry is accepted. Venue Online Mode Contact Student Co-ordinators Ms. Shreya G Email [email protected] Phone - 9740327216 Ms. Rupa D. Email - [email protected] Phone - 8688980159

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National Quiz Competition on Consumer Protection Laws, Chair on Consumer Law, NLUD

The Chair on Consumer Laws at NLU, Delhi is organizing the 3rd Edition of National Quiz Competition on Consumer Protection Laws, 2021 on November 14, 2021. About NLUD National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) is a National Law University in India, offering courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Situated in Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi -110078, India, NLUD is one of the national law schools in India built on the five-year law degree model proposed and implemented by the Bar Council of India. The National Law University Act, 2007 provides for the Chief Justice of India to be the University’s Visitor, whereas the Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi to function as the university’s chancellor. whereas its vice-chancellor functions as the chief administrator. The Chair on Consumer Law at National Law University Delhi, has been established by Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India About the Competition The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 came into effect in August 2019 and was notified in the month of July last year. The legislation has repealedthe three decades old Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and completely overhauled the law with the objective of providing timely and effective administration and settlement of consumer disputes. Consumer Protection Laws represent one of the most critical components of the market architecture of the country involving a wide range of stakeholders. It is essential that the students of law, commerce, management, and other streams understand the nuances of this specialised subject through both education and training in this field. In light of the same, the Chair on Consumer Laws at National Law University, Delhi is organizing the 3rd Edition of National Quiz Competition on Consumer Protection Laws, 2021 on November 14, 2021. The quiz will be held online via Live Video Conferencing. The objective is to provide an opportunity and a conducive platform to students from all streams at various universities to expand, explore and develop their knowledge of consumer laws through the medium of a National Quiz. General Rules The third edition of the ‘National Quiz Competition on Consumer protection Laws 2021’ will be organised by the Chair on Consumer Law at National Law University, Delhi on 14 November 2021, and will be held online via Live Video Conferencing. Undergraduate students, from all disciplines, may participate as individuals. A maximum of three students from a single College/ University may register. Participants will be shortlisted on a first come first serve basis. No previous winner of any previous editions of the quiz can participate in the 2021 edition. The top 3 participants will be awarded prize money (1st position - ? 6000, 2nd position - ? 4000, 3rd position - ? 2000) and certificates. All participants will be given a certificate of participation. The participants are advised to have seamless internet connectivity. In case a participant logs out or disconnects from the quiz at any time due to internet connectivity or otherwise, they will be treated as an ‘external person’ for the remainder of the quiz; i.e. they cannot rejoin the quiz. The organizers will NOT entertain any complaints regarding connectivity in view of the sanctity of the National Quiz. Organizing Body The Chair on Consumer Law at National Law University, Delhi (“THE CHAIR”) shall be the Organizing Body for the National Quiz Competition on Consumer Protection Laws, 2021 (“National Consumer Quiz”). The Chair has the sole discretion to enforce, clarify, interpret the rules; resolve any disputes that may arise during the Competition and has the power to change/supplement the rules, if any changes or supplements are necessary. Each participant shall provide one valid email address to the Chair at the time of registration. Registration Participants may register online here. There is no registration fee. Registration will close at 11.59 p.m. on 27 October 2021. Upon registration, shortlisted participants will receive detailed rules of procedure for the Quiz including instructions for preliminary and final rounds, marking scheme, duration, scoring and other relevant details. Clarifications For any clarifications regarding the quiz, registration and aforementioned rules, please write to [email protected]. Contact Faculty Organizer Dr. Sushila Associate-Professor (Law) National Law University Delhi Project Director, Chair on Consumer Law at NLU Delhi E-mail: [email protected] Student Organizing Team Kunika Champawat: (Mob.: +91 8114413707) Prastuti Tiwari: (Mob.: +91 7703922523) Tammana Malik: (Mob.: +91 704260245)

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National Seminar on Transition of Inclusive and Exclusive Practices of Child Protection and Promotion: A Multidisciplinary Approach, GLC Kozhikode

GLC Kozhikode and Aequitas Victoria Research Centre (AVRC) are organizing a National Seminar on Transition of Inclusive and Exclusive Practices of Child Protection and Promotion, on November 20, 2021. About Government Law College, Kozhikode Government Law College Kozhikode (GLCK) is a Centre of Excellence run by the Government of Kerala with fifty years' experience in Legal Education. Located in Municipal Corporation of Kozhikode, or erstwhile Calicut, it is the largest institution offering LL.B. and LL.M in Kerala and the college is also a recognized Research Centre by the University of Calicut. Though located in North Malabar of Kerala and caters to the educational demands mainly of students from Kerala, recently there was instance of students from other States of the country joining the college for LL. B. Legal Education of Global Standards with focus on Social Justice is the mission of the College. About Aequitas Victoria Research Centre The Aequitas Victoria Research Centre (AVRC) is a research platform of the Aequitas Victoria Foundation (Registration Number: SOOOO60). The AVRC aims to fulfill the requirement of establishing a comprehensive, structured, and organized mechanism to carry out research works in different fields to make the Aequitas Victoria Foundation capable of achieving its goals. The Centre is expected to work as a think tank for the Foundation and to conduct research activities on proposals accepted by the Foundation considering the demand of the society and the need of the time. The Centre shall primarily conduct research on the topics that are required to study for removing the gap between the dynamicity of the society and the time required for the social institutions in adjusting to such dynamicity. About the Seminar Children are the Angels of the land blessed with the Holy spirits as they are innocent and truthful. They are also the agents of Nation-Building, forerunners of human growth and the future of human civilization. Their development not only serves the development of a family, or a society rather the development of entire humanity. However, since time immemorial there have been several instances where a huge number of innocent children have been subjected to gross human rights violations across the globe, and even in many instances majority of such children face severe vulnerabilities due to improper planning for their protection and promotion, since they are neither in a capacity to claim their rights, nor to understand the gravity of consequences for their ignorance. Therefore, it becomes a responsibility for all of us to initiate efficient policies through proper planning, frame out institutions with advanced infrastructures, and initiate mechanisms for understanding and addressing the critical and dynamic needs of the children for their effective development and promotion. The needs of children across borders are dynamic and due to the innocence of the children, they become easy victims for the deviants. Therefore, it increases the need for a vigilant society capable of acknowledging the changing needs of the children for minimizing the gap between their divergent needs and the dynamic issues within a society. Recognizing this need the United Nations organized World Children’s Day in 1954 which is celebrated on November 20 each year. On forbearance with the objectives for celebrating World Children’s Day, this seminar aims to mitigate such issues through scholarly discussions from multiple perspectives and diversified analysis. Objectives of the Seminar The Seminar aims at achieving the following objectives: To spread awareness regarding the issues and challenges in the protection and promotion of children; To analyze the various needs for welfare of children; To have a critical understanding of the nature of policies, and institutions required for the development and growth of children in a healthy atmosphere; To acknowledge the present development made worldwide in addressing the issues related to child welfare and to highlight the requirements for further improvements; and To disseminate and share information and experiences accumulated through various research works and constructive activities worldwide. Expected Outcomes The Seminar expects the following outcomes: A theoretical understanding of the concepts related to the development of children and their protection; Methods and techniques suitable to the contemporary society for the upbringing of children that serves the greater welfare of humanity; Key points for planning efficient policies; Suggestions for improving the existing institutional framework; General awareness of child affairs with a special focus on individual attributes related to child welfare through multiple perspectives. Call for Papers The scholarly papers are invited from the participants. The papers shall be based on the theme of the Seminar that is “Transition of Inclusive and Exclusive Practices of Child Protection and Promotion: A Multidisciplinary Approach.” The theme is not restricted within any territorial boundaries neither confined to any particular discipline. Sub-Themes Child Care in Theory and Practice Conceptualizing the meaning of children Child Rehabilitation Methods Juvenile Justice System Awareness amongst Children Education to Children Impact of Technology Exposure of Children to Indecent and Obscene Materials Impact of Gender, Race, Caste, Colour, Religious or any other Discrimination upon Children Vocational versus Moral Education to Children Children Participation in Social activities Psychological and Physical Health of Children Counseling of Children Sexual Education to Children Representation of Children in Decision-making bodies Children Welfare techniques Modern Culture and responses of Children Disaster and Child Management Management of Differently Abled Children Sports Education to Children Involvement of children in military, agitation, or any other violent activities Child labor and child marriage All the above themes are not exhaustive. The scholars are free to choose any other topic that falls within the domain of the main theme. Formatting Guidelines for Papers The research papers shall adhere to the following formatting guidelines: The length of the paper shall not be less than 3,000 words and more than 5,000 words; The paper shall have an abstract of a maximum of 250 words with four to six keywords; The Heading of the paper shall be typed in Capital, Bold, Font Size 16, Times New Roman, Central Aligned; The main body shall be in Times New Roman, Font Size 12, Line Spacing 1.5, Justified Aligned; Sub-headings shall be in Bold but shall not be in the capital with Font Size 12, Line Spacing 1.5, Justified Aligned; Sub-Sub Headings shall be in italics with Font Size 12, Line Spacing 1.5, Justified Aligned, Sub-sub-sub-Headings shall be numbered with roman numerical; Images shall be Central Aligned and with clarity and authorities shall be duly cited wherein case if images are self-created then such shall be mentioned in the Footnote Section; All charts and tables shall be center-aligned and the authorities shall be duly cited; OSCOLA 4th Edition shall be used for citation and footnotes shall be in Times New Roman, Font Size 10, Justified aligned, and Single Line Spacing. Submission Guidelines The participants shall strictly adhere to the following guidelines: Co-authorship for each paper is allowed to up to two authors; No single author can submit more than one paper; No name or any other personal details shall be mentioned within the manuscript; All submissions shall be made through Google Form; Only word files are accepted, pdf files shall be summarily rejected; The name of the document shall be saved by the title of the paper; The selected paper presenters are encouraged to submit PPT in the same submission form which is also the registration form; All submissions shall be made within the due date of submission. Eligibility The seminar is multidisciplinary in nature. The Judges, Advocates, Academicians irrespective of any disciplines, Research Scholars, Students, or any other professionals who have done any research or any activities in the field of child development and welfare can participate in this seminar. Important Dates Date of Release of the Call for Papers: October 13, 2021 Last Date for Paper Submission: November 10, 2021 Date for Confirmation of Selected Papers: November 15, 2021 Date of Seminar: November 20, 2021 Registration Details There is no Registration/Submission Fee for this Seminar The Submission shall be through Google Form The Venue of the Seminar will be Online Platform Link for Submission: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePvuG29GODnMLcw1hZsX4J4Ra5yf1w56ed11M23q1jEFun9Q/viewform Official Notification:https://www.aequivic.in/post/call-for-papers-national-seminar-on-the-occasion-of-world-children-s-day-nov-20 Perks Suggestions and inputs from Experienced and Learned Panelists; All the Paper Presenters shall be provided with an e-Certificate of Presentation Selected papers shall be published in an ISBN book Contact To know more about Government Law College Kozhikode, kindly visit: https://glckozhikode.ac.in/. For more information about Aequitas Victoria Foundation and Aequitas Victoria Research Center, kindly visit: www.aequivic.in . For any queries kindly email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] or WhatsApp at 8473808112. Address Government Law College Marikunnu P.O Kozhikode – 673012, Kerala Tel Phone: 0495-2730680 Email: [email protected] Website: https://glckozhikode.ac.in Aequitas Victoria Research Centre Old Madhya Bihar Gramin Bank Building, Sakurabad, Jehanabad – 804425, Bihar Tel Phone: +918210159245 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aequivic.in

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20th Dinesh Vyas Memorial National Legal Essay Competition, Government Law College

The Magazine Committee of the Government Law College invites entries for The 20th Dinesh Vyas Memorial National Legal Essay Competition. About Government Law College, Mumbai With a heritage spanning over 150 years and a seemingly endless list of eminent alumni, Government Law College, Mumbai has been considered as a premier institute of legal education since its inception in 1855. Having humbly begun as evening classes in a borrowed premises, this college that first lit the candle of legal education in India, stands tall amongst all its contemporaries. Government Law College has a distinguished tradition. The College has, over the years, produced a number of eminent Judges, whose erudition and independence has been and continues to be, a great source of inspiration to the members of the Bar and the Bench. The list of alumni includes statesmen, distinguished lawyers and activists who have been at the forefront of social reconstruction. The interaction of the students with the distinguished members of the legal fraternity in a cultivated institutional environment that is constantly attempting to redefine the parameters of education, adds to the charisma of this institution. About the Magazine Committee méLAWnge 2019-20 is not just an annual publication, it is a part of aeonian history. It is for this reason that students, professors, lawyers and judges have come together, once again, to breathe life into this edition. The cover for this edition is a recreated version of a sketch from a magazine from the 1950s. It is a creative compilation of our college crest, including the Mumbai skyline, Lady Justice with her sword and scales, our college motto, and the Lion depicting our affiliation to Mumbai University. The cover is a heartfelt tribute to all the preceding and incoming editions of the magazine. About the Dinesh Vyas Public Charitable Trust The Dinesh Vyas Public Charitable Trust, since its formation on December 16, 2020 has efficaciously promoted the cause of education in diverse fields. In its endeavor to provide a stimulus to education in India, the Trust aims to sponsor various societies and competitions, award fellowships and scholarships, promote e-learning and vocational learning and establish counselling centers and provide appropriate infrastructure for several facilities to encourage quality education in India. In furtherance of this objective, the Trust has been actively involved with the Magazine Committee of Government Law College, Mumbai by sponsoring this Competition. The Competition serves to instill and promote legal and analytical skills among students by giving them an opportunity to present their analysis on pertinent legal issues. Topics In light of the recent decisions of International Arbitration Courts in the Vodafone and Cairn Energy cases, discuss India’s tryst with international arbitration and the retrospective tax policies of the Indian government. Comment upon the glorification and normalization of mob justice and vigilantism in current media and its impact on the perception, in and outside India, of the legal system established by law in India. With the Pandemic bringing India’s mental health crisis to the fore, discuss the existing laws related to Mental Health in India and the need for reform. Comment upon cyber snooping, with special reference to the Pegasus Spyware. The law of sedition: A boon or a bane? Deadline The entries must be submitted on or before 20th November, 2021 No submissions made after that shall be accepted. Eligibility Students pursuing LL.B. (3 Years or 5 Years Courses)/ LL.M. course from any recognised University or College can participate in the competition. Prizes 1st Prize - 12,000/- 2nd 2 Prize - 9,000/- 3rd Prize - 7,000/- The winning essay will be published in méLAWnge 2020-21, the Annual College Magazine of Government Law College, Mumbai. All publishing rights will remain with the organising committee. All authors submitting their entries shall receive a Letter of Appreciation for their participation. Submission Rules The Essay must be written in English. Each entry must be the original and previously unpublished work of the participant. A copy of the entry should be e-mailed to [email protected] in both the PDF and Word formats. Participants must submit a short bio-data in the body of the e-mail containing the following information: Full name, year, college name, telephone number & postal address along with personal contact number, email-id & postal address. In the body of the same email, participants are required to specify which topic they have chosen to write on. Such specification must not be included in the entry itself. Participants must submit a scanned copy of their College Student Identity Card or equivalent Fee Receipt. Entries which do not contain the same, will not be accepted. No Registration fee is to be paid by the participants. Co-authorship is permitted within students from the same educational institution Presentation Rules The essay should comprise of not less than 3500 words and not more than 5000 words. The word limit is inclusive of footnotes. The entry should adhere to the following formatting requirements : Font type - Times New Roman, Font size - 12, Double-spacing, One inch margin on each side, with justified alignment of text. The footnotes should adhere to the following formatting requirements: Font type - Times New Roman, Font size - 10, Single-spacing. The citation must be strictly in accordance with the Harvard Blue Book Citation style, 20th Edition. The identity of the student or the college, university, institution etc., should not be revealed in the text of the essay in any manner whatsoever. Marking Criteria The following are the criteria for marking and the marks allotted to each category: Marking Criteria Marks Allocated Overall subjective evaluation 10 Issues covered and ingenuity of ideas 25 Flow and structure of essay 25 Legal content and use of authorities, references etc. 30 Language 10 TOTAL 100 Negative marks shall be allotted as per the following scheme: Violation of word limit (per 150 words) -2 marks Violation of each presentation rule -2 marks Miscellaneous All entries shall be deemed to be the property of ‘Vyas Memorial Government Law College National Legal Essay Competition’, which reserves the right of publication of the same in any periodical, journal, book, electronic resource or in any other manner as it may deem appropriate. The organising committee’s decision as regards the interpretation of rules or any other matter related to the competition shall be final. In the event that any situation arises, which is not contemplated in the rules, the organising committee’s decision on the same shall be final. The organising committee reserves the right to vary, alter, or repeal any of the above rules as they deem appropriate. The decision of the judges shall be final and binding on all concerned. Contact For further details, contact: Rebecca Koshy, Chief Student Editor : +91 9833922575 Email: [email protected] Website: www.glcmag.com

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International Conference on Electoral Integrity and the Constitution of India, IILM University

IILM University Law School is organizing a 2-Day Online International Conference on Electoral Integrity and the Indian Constitution, on November 26, 2021. About IILM IILM has a legacy of excellence in responsible management education since 1993. IILM University, Gurugran has been set up under The Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2018 in Sector 53 Gurugram. With more than 27+ years of experience in training future entrepreneurs and managers IILM has established a strong base of 12000+ alumni making it the preferred choice of destination of students in India. About IILM Law School At IILM Law School, we provide research oriented global legal education with five years integrated courses in B.A.LLB. (Hons.) and B.B.A.LLB. (Hons.) as well as a one year postgraduate LLM program. We have tie-ups with international law universities, reputed NGOs, Corporate Houses and Law Firms to give an extensive exposure to our students. The school has recognition from the Bar council of India and the University Grant Commission. About the Conference Adopted on 26th November 1949 by the Constituent Assembly with Dr. Rajendra Prasad as its President, the Indian Constitution is a document that accommodates and responds to the demands and aspirations of millions of people belonging to diverse faiths, socio-economic backgrounds, and ideologies. Dr. BR Ambedkar, the Chairman of Drafing Committee, is considered as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution which provides a comprehensive and vibrant framework to guide and govern a diverse country like India, keeping in view social, cultural and religious diversity and at the same time it establishes the three main organs i.e. legislature, executive and judiciary, defining their powers, demarcating their responsibilities and regulating the inter-se relationship. It inter alia lays down the basic structure of governance and the relationship between the government and the people. Thus, we have the world's lengthiest constitution for the world's largest democracy We, the members of IILM Law School, join our nation in celebrating the Samvidhan Diwas also known as Constitution Day on 26th November 2021. To mark this occasion, we are conducting two days International Conference on “Electoral Integrity and the Constitution of India” wherein we engage with various issues relating to constitutional democracy in India and to celebrate this we proudly invites papers from the Academicians, Judicial Officers, Researchers, Professionals, Practitioners, Students of law, commerce and management, and other stakeholders on the emerging issues and related areas on the theme as stated above. Call for Paper and Suggested Themes Original papers on the following indicative topics are invited from the prospective presenters to participate in the conference by sending us the title of their papers as well as a short abstract (not exceeding 300 words) at the following email address: [email protected] The abstract should clearly reflect the primary research question which is to be dealt with in the paper. The submissions are to be made only in MS word format. The last date to submit the abstract is 15th November 2021. Confirmation of the selected abstracts shall be sent by 17th November 2021. The abstract must mention the author/authors' name, designation, Institute's name & its affiliation, phone number, email id and title of the abstract. PS: We also intend to publish the proceedings of the conference in the form a book with an ISBN Number with a reputed publisher. Theme Electoral Integrity and The Constitution of India Sub Themes Comparative perspectives on Elections Election Commission of India and its working Towards Decriminalization of Politics in India - A critical analysis Right to Vote - Participation in Democracy Regulation of Hate Speeches Analysis of Political Funding Exit Polls in Democracy Threats to democracy Role of Media in Elections Anti-Defection Laws Electoral Process in India Electoral Laws in India The influence of caste and religion in elections Paid Media during elections Efficacy of Electoral Bonds Paper Ballot vs EVM Eligibility Academicians, Judicial Officers, Research Scholars, Professionals, Practitioners, Students of law, Commerce and management, and other stakeholders on the emerging issues Important Dates Submission of Abstract and Research Questions: November 15, 2021 Conference Date: November 25-26, 2021 Registration Fee There is no registration fee Awards and Certificates One Best Research Paper will be announced and awarded with a Best Research Paper Certificate. E-Certificate shall be provided to all the Paper presenters. Team Chairperson Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Shahi Vice-Chancellor IILM University, Gurugram Program Director Prof. (Dr.) Asha Verma Dean, IILM Law School IILM University, Gurugram [email protected] Faculty Coordinator Ms. Aastha Thakur Assistant Professor, IILM Law School IILM University, Gurugram [email protected] Contact Address: 1 Knowledge Centre, Golf Course Road, Sector - 53, Gurugram 122003, Mobile: +91-8130927037

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1st Virtual Client Counseling Competition, Sathyabama School of Law

Sathyabama School of Law is organizing its 1st Virtual Client Counselling Competition, scheduled to be held from December 3 to 4, 2021, virtually. About Sathyabama Sathyabama is a prestigious institution which excels in the fields of Engineering, Science and Technology for more than three successful decades. It offers multi-disciplinary academic programmes in various fields of Engineering, Science, Technology, law, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Management, Arts and Science and Allied Health Sciences. It is established under Sec.3 of UGC Act, 1956 and is been Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by the National Accreditation and Assessment council. The Institution persistently seeks and adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher education and is responsive to the changes taking place in the field of education on a global scale. The Institution has a team of dynamic and outstanding faculty, innovative pedagogical practices, state of the art infrastructure and world class Research Facilities. This glorious Institution is functioning under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Mariazeena Johnson, Chancellor, Dr. Marie Johnson, President and Ms. Maria Bernadette Tamilarasi Johnson, Vice President. Sathyabama has a good presence in rankings and ratings at National and International level. The Institution has been ranked in 39th position by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Government of India among the Universities in India for the year 2020 and ranked one among the top 50 Universities for five consecutive years. Sathyabama is ranked among the Top 5 Institutions in the Country for Innovation by ATAL ranking of Institution for Innovation Achievements, Govt. of India. Times Higher Education and QS has ranked Sathyabama among the top Institutions worldwide. Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology has alliances with leading Universities and research establishments at National and International Level. It is a research-intensive University with world class laboratories and research facilities and is involved in research in the emerging areas of Science and Technology. Sathyabama has undertaken various sponsored and collaborative R&D projects funded by National and International Organizations. Sathyabama has written a special page in the history of space research on 22nd June 2016 with the launch of “SATHYABAMASAT” in association with ISRO. Sathyabama has emerged as a leading Institution and achieved excellence in higher education to international standards owing to its research and academic excellence. About School of Law Legal education is at a pivotal moment right now and Sathyabama School of Law is evolving to address the society’s need by adding value to the students learning to serve society and spirit of community is an integral part of our curriculum. Ever since its inception, School of Law has stood by its strong dedications to the study of law and interdisciplinary approaches to law and the focus is on real-world skills required to be ready for practice. School of Law is defined by its way Legal Education is imparted and the school is keen on investing for students’ intellectual and personal development. School of Law functions with most dynamic leadership programs, events and initiatives that help students gain a deeper understanding of leadership and carry leadership qualities. In the process, students grow as engaged leaders on campus, in the community, and beyond. School of Law is well known for its discipline, exposure and qualified faculty and their commitment. Sathyabama School of Law aspires to be an internationally renowned Centre for research and teaching in law. School of Law is dedicated in advancing human dignity, social welfare and justice through knowledge of law. Our courses are academically rigorous, informed by the latest research. Courses are taught by dedicated, efficient and industrious faculty and a cadre of intellects that includes respected judges and experienced practitioners. We work with a wide variety of groups including the legal profession, policy makers, research bodies and organizations. This reflects our strength in many fields of legal and socio-legal research, and this give our students the opportunity to interact with internationally respected scholars. Our programmes will prepare students for a career in the legal profession and beyond. The curriculum has been designed to provide with a strong foundation in the core subjects coupled with opportunities to pursue optional courses in areas of undergraduate’s choosing. About Client Counselling The Client Counselling Competition promotes greater knowledge and interest among law students in the preventative law and counselling functions of law practice. It also encourages students to develop interviewing, planning, and analytical skills in the lawyer- client relationship in the law office. Interviewing and advising are a significant part of most lawyer’s work. The Competition provides an opportunity for a valuable educational and cultural interchange between students, law teachers, and legalpractitioners. Initial interview with a person playing the role of the client. Address the client’s legal and non-legal needs The advocate-client relationship Build rapport Determine client goals Consider applicable law, etc. Prerequisite for Stages The Competition follows, Point Qualification Format in which teams accumulating the highest number of points in the preliminary rounds will qualify for the Quarter Finals followed by the Semi-Final Rounds and thereon for the Final Rounds. Rounds The Preliminary Round The Quarter Finals (for 8 short listed Teams). The Semi Final round (for 4 short listed Teams) The Final Round (for the Final 2 Teams) Miscellaneous Each Counselling Session is divided into three parts: Consultation, Post- Consultation and Critique. During the consultation and post-consultation, the team may use books, notes and other materials. Theme The problem for the Client Counselling will be based on any of these subject areas: Law of Torts, Constitutional Law, Specific Relief, Family Law, Criminal Law, Labour Law, Environmental Law, and other major Acts. Time limit for each round per team Preliminary Round - 30 Minutes Consultation Period is 20 Minutes. Post Consultation Period is 5 Minutes. Critique Period is 5 Minutes Semi-Finals - 35 Minutes Consultation Period is 25 Minutes. Post Consultation Period is 5 Minutes. Critique Period is 5 Minutes Finals - 40 Minutes Consultation Period is 25 Minutes. Post Consultation Period is 10 Minutes. Critique Period is 5 Minutes. Rules for the Competition The school of Law, Sathyabama institute of science And Technology is conducting 1st Virtual National Client Counselling Competition,2021. The Competition shall be conducted on 3rd & 4th December 2021. The rules for the competition are given below: The Organizers shall not be responsible for any loss due to slow or non-functional Internet Connection during the Competition. We request all the participants to arrange a sound Internet Connection. The decision of the Judges shall be final regarding the outcome of the Rounds. No additional documentation or screen sharing will be allowed. The Organizers reserve the right to take disqualify the participants if indulged unethical, wrongful or unprofessional conduct. Scouting is not allowed under any circumstances and may lead to disqualification. You are requested to exit the room after your session is over. If there is any situation, not covered by the Rules, the decision of the Organizers shall be final and binding. The participants are always required to comply with the rules formulated by the Organizing Committee during the competition. In case of any non-compliance with the rules of the competition, penalty may be imposed by deduction of marks and the teams may also be disqualified after they have been warned once. All the participates will receive their E-Certificates. Participants are advised to check their mailboxes regularly for updates. In the case of a tie, the higher rank would be determined on the basis of least time taken by the participants. Team Composition Each team must consist of two participants only. The two participants may be from any of the 3 year or 5-year LLB course. Mode of the Competition Virtual Language English Eligibility Students of three year and five-year law degree courses from any University/Law School/College/Department are eligible for registration of their team. Dress Code Participants should wear Formal Attire during the competition. Judging Criteria Quality of questions asked for obtaining relevant information from client Extent of relevant remedies suggested to client Establishing an effective professional relationship. Learning the client's goals, expectations and needs. Factual and legal analysis of the client’s problems. Giving advice and assisting the client to make an informed decision. Response during the post consultation period. Marking Criteria The Marking scheme shall comprise of 50 marks per participant, which shall be distributed as follows: Presence of mind = 10 marks Ability to provide legal solution = 10 marks Tactfully handling the client = 10 marks Extracting relevant information from client = 10 marks Audible summarizing & team work (Post Consultation) = 10 marks Important Dates List of Events Dates Registration Opens (Google Form) 25th October Registration Close 1st December Last date for payment 1st December Inauguration, Preliminary Round & Quarter-Finals 3rd December Semi- Finals and Finals 4th December Valedictory 4th December Registration Details Teams can register by filling up the google form, which is given below. First 30 registered teams only can participate.: https://forms.gle/ReNUR2nQ3Fm2qPiW9 The registration fee shall be Rs.1000 /- for each team. The registration fee shall be non-refundable and non-transferable. The last date for registration is 1st December 2021. Once a team registers by completing the formalities given, a Code (hereinafter “Team Code”) shall be assigned to the team by the Organizing Committee. The link/Rooms for all the sessions will be conveyed to the participants prior to the event. The organizing committee has the exclusive right to decide in case of any dispute related to the competition. The decision of the organizing committee in such a case shall be final. Payment Details The Mode of Payment of the registration fee shall be Account Transfer or UPI transfer. The registration fee shall be paid in favour of the below-mentioned Account: Account Number 616546836 IFSC Code IDIB000S201 Account Holder's Name Dr. Dilshad Shaik Google Pay Number 9849000331 Awards and Certificate First Prize: Certificate of Merit + Cash Prize of Rs.5000 Second Prize: Certificate of Merit + Cash Prize of Rs.2500 Best Student Council: Certificate of Merit + Cash Prize of Rs.1500 E-Certificate will be provided to active participants. Contact E-Mail ID: [email protected] Organizing Secretary Mr. P.S.S Gowri Shangar Assistant Professor 9629848534 Student Coordinator Ms. K.R. Vaishali B.A.LL. B (Hons.) 9940770028 Ms. K. Sowndarya B.A.LL. B (Hons.) 9150913730

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International Conference on ‘Reproductive Choice of Women: A Fundamental Right’, Mar Gregorios College of Law

An International Conference is being organised by the Centre for Women & Law, Mar Gregorios College of Law, Trivandrum, Kerala in association with the Kerala State Youth Commission, on the topic ‘Reproductive Choice of Women: A Fundamental Right’. About Mar Gregorios College of Law The college was established in 2012 as another milestone in the glorious Mar Ivanios Vidyanagar Campus which was founded in 1949 by the Servant of God Archbishop Geevarghese Mar Ivanios. The College of Law has been named “Mar Gregorios College of Law” in commemoration of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios who was destined to guide the destiny of the Malankara Syrian Catholic Church for more than four decades. Introduction India is known all over the world as the largest democracy, but the backwardness of women in India is clearly visible in the society. From being considered as goddess to pushed into household space to participating in freedom movement and resurfacing as the super woman today, the journey of women in India has been dynamic. In India there are numerous personal, social and political structure that works against women. Large number of women are downtrodden in society and their homes. Many women in India do not even have a right to formulate their opinion independently. In the Indian society, mostly husband is considered as the voice of a married woman. In such a scenario, the question about reproductive choice of women is terrifying According to UNICEF India and World Bank data, India is one of the countries with the highest number of maternal deaths worldwide. In 2017, India witnessed 35,000 maternal deaths. Recent studies have shown that half the pregnancies in India are unintended and about a third result in abortion. Only 22% of abortions are done through public or private health facilities. There is lack of access to safe abortion clinics and the stigma and attitude against the young, unmarried women seeking abortion contributes to this. Many doctors refuse to perform abortions on young women or demand that consent from parents or spouse is necessary even though the law does not require it. Due to this also many women opt for unsafe methods of abortions. It is in such a scenario that the question of reproductive rights of women is most prevalent. Unfortunately, recognition of sexual and reproductive rights of women in India are looked in the context of selective issues like child marriage, female feticide, sex selection and menstrual health and hygiene issues. “Reproductive rights embrace certain human rights that are already recognized in national laws, international laws and international human rights documents and other consensus documents. These rights rest on the recognition of the basic rights of all couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly the number, spacing and timing of their children and to have the information and means to do so, and the right to attain the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health. It also includes the right to make decisions concerning reproduction free of discrimination, coercion and violence, as expressed in human rights documents. Indian courts in the last decade have in many cases recognized women’s reproductive rights as the “non-negotiable survival rights” under the fundamental right to life. For the first time court has acknowledged reproductive rights essential for equality of women and have called for respect for women’s rights to autonomy and decision-making concerning pregnancy. In cases spanning maternal health, contraception, abortion, and child marriage, Indian courts have adopted robust definitions of “reproductive rights” that reflect human rights standards. But even then, reproductive rights of women are a topic that is still considered a taboo to be discussed in public. Although India was among the first countries in the world to develop legal and policy frameworks guaranteeing access to abortion and contraception, women and girls continue to experience significant barriers to full enjoyment of their reproductive rights, including poor quality health services and denial of women and girls decision-making authority. Historically reproductive health related laws and policies in India have failed to take a women’s rights-based approach, instead focusing on demographic targets, such as population control while also implicitly or explicitly undermining women’s reproductive autonomy through prejudiced provision such as spousal consent requirements for access to reproductive health services. Significance of the Conference One of the fundamental principles of the Charter of the United Nations is to guarantee equal rights for men and women. Globally, gender equality has been considered as a basic human right that has to be protected and guaranteed by all the States. Only through a thorough knowledge of social dynamics, economic structure, family and social life it is possible to safeguard the human rights of women. The intend of the Conference is to sensitize the community and women about equal rights and reproductive choices that are available to women as part of basic human rights. Internationally, the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) and the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) have emphasized several times that right to health of a woman includes their reproductive and sexual health and States have an obligation to protect these rights. Unfortunately, women’s reproductive rights and sexual rights are not even recognized in most places. It is often due to the deep-rooted beliefs and religious customs in certain regions the preference for a son is still in existence. As a result of which repeated pregnancies closely spaced together to produce a male offspring have adverse impact on the health of women. In many regions, women are also blamed for infertility for which they are excluded from the community and subjected to human rights violations. It is in this scenario that a general awareness on the basic human rights of women with special focus on reproductive rights is necessary. Only by educating at the grass root level we will be able to build a society that respects, protects and guarantees basic human rights to its women. Objectives of the Conference To create awareness in the grass root level that reproductive rights are fundamental human rights. To build a platform for open discussion regarding reproductive health of women. Expected Outcomes of the Conference Creating awareness A report suggesting policy reforms Plan more schemes, projects relating to welfare and empowerment of women Generate suggestions for reforms and better implementation. Themes/Topics SESSION I: Socio-political analysis of reproductive rights of women in India SESSION II: Reproductive choice of women as a fundamental right - a legal & constitutional analysis SESSION III: Global perspective on reproductive rights of women SESSION IV: Feminist jurisprudence on reproductive rights of women The above-mentioned sub themes are not exhaustive in nature and other related auxiliary sub themes can also be included. Guidelines for Submission The abstract should not exceed 300 words and must include keywords. Abstracts received on or before 30th October 2021 shall be published in the seminar proceedings The length of the full paper shall be between 5000 to 8000 words (excluding footnotes). Full paper should be submitted on or before 22nd November 2021. Selected full papers presented in the Conference shall be published in a book by December 2021. In case of co-authorship (maximum two), each author will have to register separately by paying the registration fee. The certificate will be given only to registered author Formatting Guidelines Abstracts in Times New Roman font, with size 12pt and line spacing 1, with key words at the end of abstract in italics. All submissions must follow the Bluebook (20th Edition) style of citation; nonconformity will be a ground for rejection. Submissions must be in Times New Roman font, with size 12pt and line spacing 1.5. All footnotes must be in Times New Roman font, with size 10pt and line spacing 1. Title of the Paper- Times New Roman Font, size 14pt. The authors name should be mentioned on the Right side of title in Times New Roman Font, 12pt size. All other details like designation, institution details, E-mail address and phone numbers etc., should be given as foot note. Submissions must be made in .doc/.doc formats only. All the abstracts shall be mailed to [email protected] Registration Fee Participants can register after payment of a registration fee. Only registered participants will receive a certificate. This is the registration link https://forms.gle/niUvjmsNb4Wvpgnr8 Click the fee payment link. https://feebook.southindianbank.com/FeeBookUser/org?id=295 Enter the necessary details Click pay and make payment. After making payment, download the payment receipt. Click the registration-form link and fill the relevant details. Upload the fee receipt. Submit the form. The registration Rs. 500/- for all participants. Co-authors should also register. Fees can be paid via online, using the link below Alternatively, fees can be paid into the following account: Director, Mar Gregorios College of Law Account number : 0483053000019621 IFSC Code : SIBL0000483 Bank Name and Branch : South Indian Bank, Nalanchira Please make sure that the fee receipt is uploaded in the registration form. Important Dates Register before: October 30, 2021 Abstract Submission: October 30, 2021 Date of Conference & Paper Presentation: November 20, 2021 Final submission: November 22, 2021 Schedule Inaugural Session 9.30 am to 10.30 am Break 10.30 am to 11.00 am Key note Sessions 11.00 am to 1.00 pm Lunch Break 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm Paper Presentation Sessions 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Concluding Session 5.00 pm to 5.30 pm Contact For further details, visit www.mgcl.ac.in or email to [email protected] Student Coordinators Ms. Amritha Padmakumar (BBA LLB, MGCL, Trivandrum) Mobile: 8606561665 Ms. Sreelekshmy S (PG Scholar, MGCL, Trivandrum) Mobile: 9497013438 Ms. Athira Krishnan (PG Scholar, MGCL, Trivandrum) Mobile: 8848318725 Ms. Kanak Mathew (BA LLB, MGCL, Trivandrum) Ms. Uthara J (BBA LLB, MGCL, Trivandrum)

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Essay Writing Competition on Exploring Gender Justice, RGNUL

The Centre for Advanced Study in Criminal Law (CASCL) at RGNUL, Punjab is organizing an Essay Writing Competition, on the topic ‘Exploring Gender Justice: The Laws and the Lacunae’. About RGNUL The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The University was accredited with ’A’ Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2015 About CASCL RGNUL has established a Centre for Advanced Studies in Criminal Law (CASCL) to undertake: advanced study and research in the emerging areas of criminal law. The Centre aims to bring about reforms in the substantive and procedural criminal law in view of the modern crime scenario; development of sound criminal justice policy and practice: to generate respect for human rights and rule of law in the administration of criminal justice; training and technical assistance to agencies concerned with administration of criminal justice; renewal ef sentencing policies and correctional systems; revamping justice to the victims of crime, and legal aid and speedy disposal of the criminal cases. Objectives The objectives of the Competition are to cultivate good reading and writing communication skills coupled with encouraging "passion for writing" and "creativity", a quality which every human being possesses, which is possibly hidden and may be unknown to the individual himself. The CASCL gives a platform to the young professionals to shawcase their characteristics that illuminate the good students and potentially great writers. This Essay Competition invites students to explore a wide range of challenging amd interesting questions beyond the confines of the college curriculum. Eligibility Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Students from in the competition. The participants need to register themselves compulsorily. Entries received without a proper registration shall not be considered for evaluation Theme Exploring Gender Justice: The Laws and The Lacunae Sub-Themes Conundrum of Pro-choice and Pro-life in Abortion Laws Issues surrounding Dowry Laws Transforming Penal policy in Sexual Offences Gender and Death penalty Pandemic and Domestic Violence Gender Violence and role of social media Please Note: The above-mentioned list for sub-themes is merely illustrative and not exhaustive and hence any other submission pertinent to the theme shall be accorded consideration. Registration Fee There is no registration fee. Submission Procedure Fill the given form to submit your essay for the competition: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3173gACb5JJ2fExVfwpPFqiOIzrnPky9P53cdYgbkgycUaA/viewform The essay must be attached in ’.doc’ or ’.docx’ format Judgement Criteria The entries would be assessed on the basis of following parameters: Relevance of the Topic Critical Analysis and Engagement Structure and Coherence Prizes 1st Prize: Rs. 10,000 (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) , 2nd Prize: Rs.7,000 (Rupees Seven Thousand Only) 3rd Prize: Rs. 5,000 (Rupees Five Thousand Only) E — Certificates of merit shall be awarded to the top 10 entries of the competition. E — Certificates of parficipafion shall be awarded to all the participants of the competition. Guidelines The essays must be submitted in English only The name(s) of the author(s) should not be mentioned anywhere in the essay The word limit for the essay is 2000-2500 words, not including footnotes. The essays should be typed in Times New Roman, Font Size 12 and Line Spacing 1.5, justified The footnotes must be typed in Times New Roman, Font ize 10 and Line Spacing 1. The margins should be 1" or 2.54 cm on all sides. Every citation must follow the Harvard Bluebook, 20th Edition Co-authorship of up to 2 authors is permitted By entering the competition, entrants declare that material does not infringe on any copyright or licenses. It remains the entrants’ responsibility to ensure this is the case. CASCL is not liable for any losses as a result of entering this competition. The views expressed in the essays do not reflect on the views of CASCL, and remain solely the views of the entrant. By entering the competition, you declare that all information provided is correct and not misleading, and you meet the eligibility requirements. If CASCL suspects that any false information has been provided, or if an entrant is ineligible, the work will be disqualified. CASCL reserves the right to withdraw applications at any stage for any reason determined appropriate by Jus Rerum. Note: In case of any dispute, the discussion of the advisory board shall be final. Important Dates Deadline for submission and registration: 10th November, 2021, 11:59 P.M No extension regarding the submission shall be provided Declaration of results: 30th November, 2021 (tentative) Queries In case of any queries please write to us at [email protected], or contact the student coordinators.

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National Corporate Law Conference ‘SENATUS’, SVKM NMIMS

SVKM’s NMIMS School of Law, Navi Mumbai is organizing a National Corporate Law Conference ‘SENATUS’, scheduled to be held from December 17 to 18, 2021. About SVKM’s NMIMS, Navi Mumbai Established in the year 2018, SVKM’s NMIMS School of Law, Navi Mumbai offers two courses, BA-LL.B (Hons.) and BBA-LL.B (Hons.), in order to provide the legal industry with young lawyers in the field of corporate law as well as in the judiciary and other likewise law professions. The Aim is to focus on filling the need to keep the legal industry on its toes. The courses are designed in such a way that apart from imbibing knowledge of law, the institution also prepares the students for the real world by honing one’s skill of presenting arguments with respect to the society, to interpret the pre-defined laws in the most efficient way with political and historical touch in it, and to be flexible and adaptive to the corporate environment. Students are engaged in internships and various para-academic activities. The School also offers all possible opportunities for international exposure and global experience and also teaches selective foreign languages to make communication easy. These allows the students to gain knowledge of law and form their own perspective in the field. About the Conference The National Corporate Law Conference (NCLC) is a global initiative to bring together the best research in M&A, Corporate governance, Venture Capital and Corporate Securities relating to Corporate Law at a yearly conference to be held at SVKM's NMIMS School of Law, Navi Mumbai. The aim of the conference is to attract current research papers of the highest scholarly quality in the field of corporate Law. The conferences are primarily 'academic-to-academic' events with some participants from industry and the public sector and other invited panelists. Paper Selection Procedure Selections will be made by a Conference Committee from papers that are submitted online before 30th November, 2021 (at midnight IST) through the form contained below. Researchers will be notified whether their paper has been accepted for the Presentation at the conference before 12th December, 2021 Organization The conference will take place over two days. In addition to the research presentations, there will be two panel discussions involving participants from industry and the public sector. Submission of Papers Please submit papers by clicking here - https://forms.gle/SKTwa275p8PEvEYX6 Theme Evolving Principles of Corporate Law: Lessons to Learn, Unlearn & Relearn Sub-Themes Key Challenges in Indian M&A and Exits AIF, FPI, and FDI – The Smart Acquisition Structures in M&A. Procedure and Protection of Intellectual Property in M&A Due Diligence in Closing and Post-Closing Management, SPAC as a Method of Overseas Listing M&A Transactions and Tax Issues Regulatory Challenges in M&A w.r.t CCI, RBI and SEBI Financial Crisis through Corporate Law Governance Accountability Mechanism in MNCs – The Mediating Role of Corporate Law Private Equity Investments in Indian Companies Regulatory Aspects of ESOP – Indian Overview Decriminalisation of Offences under Companies and LLP Act – Need of the hour? The Regime of Foreign Direct Investment - Boon or Bane? The Futuristic Opportunities of Corporate Law Extra-territorial Application of India’s Securities Law – Has SEBI cast its net too wide? Please note that the list of sub-themes is merely suggestive and nonexhaustive in nature. The authors can choose to submit manuscripts on other relevant and contemporary topics. Eligibility The Conference invites academicians, practitioners, students of law pursuing their LL.B (Hons.)/LL.B/LL.M from any recognised university to submit their entries. Important Dates The deadline for the submissions is 30th November, 2021. Date of Conference - 17th & 18th December, 2021 Awards Best Paper Award - Rs. 3000/- Selected papers will be published as an e-book on the website of NMIMS School of Law, Navi Mumbai. Registration Fee Single Author - Rs. 400/- Co-Author - Rs. 650/- Submission Guidelines Please note that the submissions must conform to the following requirements: Co-authorship permitted up to 2 authors All submissions to be made as MS Word Files (.doc/.docx) Word Limit - A minimum of 3000 words and a maximum of 5000 words including an abstract of 200-250 words with 5 keywords. Word Limit is exclusive of footnotes. The abstract may highlight the central theme/issue discussed, the main arguments put forth, and the conclusion of the article. Citation Style: Harvard Bluebook 20th Edition Font Formatting: Heading 1 Times New Roman, Size 16, Bold, 1.5 line spacing, justified alignment Heading 2 Times New Roman, Size 14, Underlined, 1.5 line spacing, justified alignment, 1.27 cm left indent Heading 3 Times New Roman, Size 12, Italics, 1.5 line spacing, justified alignment, 2.54 cm left indent Body Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 line spacing, justified alignment Footnotes Times New Roman, Size 10, 1.0 line spacing, justified alignment Permissible plagiarism up to 20 percent. Quotations should be clearly indicated and accurate, indicated by using double inverted commas only. When using a separate paragraph for a quotation, the same must be indented and italicised. Bibliography/IOA not required. Please ensure footnotes are exhaustive. We encourage speaking/explanatory footnotes to further elucidate your ideas. Endnotes are discouraged Please ensure there are no identity markers in the document like name of author/s, name of institution, etc. Please name the document as “First Author’s Full Name_First Author’s Institution Name in Short”. For example: Niharika Ravi_NMIMS. No cover page necessary. The first page must contain the title of the paper (Times New Roman, Size 12, Bold, Centre Aligned) followed immediately by the Abstract. Submission is equivalent to the presumption that the article in question is not published, submitted, or accepted for publication on any other platform. Editorial Policy Manuscripts shall be assessed through a two-stage Blind Review Procedure. Reviewers shall not be informed of the author’s name, university, year in college, or any other personal information. In the first stage of the review, the board shall undertake a preliminary review of the manuscript to determine its relevance and contemporariness. At this stage, the manuscript shall also be assessed by the Copy Editors for plagiarism, grammar and formatting. In the second stage of the review, the manuscripts shortlisted in the first stage are assessed by the Associate Editors based on 8 factors: quality of content, originality, relevance, contemporariness, structure, coherence & clarity, language, footnotes & references. After this stage, the manuscript may be sent back to the author(s) with suggestions and recommendations for the author(s) to incorporate/consider. It is expected that the authors will cooperate with the editorial board to incorporate the said suggestions and recommendations. Authors shall be notified of the manuscript acceptance only after the completion of second stage. Acceptance of the manuscripts is conditional i.e.; the acceptance depends upon the satisfaction of the editorial board with the incorporation/ consideration of the suggestions and recommendations provided. The editorial board reserves the right to reject the manuscript till the final acceptance has been communicated to the authors. The Conference will only publish original and unpublished material. Manuscripts must therefore not, at any time during the period of consideration by the Conference, be considered for publication in any other place, nor be published beforehand. The author must inform the Journal if he/she has submitted the manuscript to other platforms prior to its acceptance for publication in the Journal. The author must withdraw his/her submission accordingly. NCLC is committed to open access for academic work. All the articles published in the NCLC are freely accessible immediately from the date of publication. Contact [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Panel Discussion on Criminal Liability of Intermediaries under the IT Rules, Law for Aid and Welfare

Law for Aid and Welfare is organising a Live Panel Discussion with Industry Experts on Criminal Liability of Intermediaries under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 on October 31, 2021. About LAW-CTLP The Centre for Technology Law and Policy (LAW-CTLP) is research and consulting wing established in recognition of the need to have a dedicated organization working from advisory, consulting and research perspectives viz. a viz. technology law and policy. We also strive to research on reconfigurations of social purposes and structures through the use of emerging technology, internet and digital media technologies, and vice versa. LAW-CTLP aspires to be the leading institution in exploration, intervention in and advancement of contemporary discourse around emerging technologies and regulatory practices. About the Live Panel Discussion After years of discussions and debates, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India (MeitY) has notified new rules under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act“) for monitoring social media digital media platforms. The new rules, viz. Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“Intermediary Guidelines“) inter alia aims to serve a dual-purpose: Increasing the accountability of the social media platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc.) to prevent their misuse and abuse. Empowering the users of social media by establishing a three-tier redressal mechanism for efficient grievance resolution. The Intermediary Guidelines have been framed in exercise of powers under section 87(2) of the IT Act and supersede the previous Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2011. However, the Intermediary Guidelines have been punched with many holes by legal experts. The Panel Discussion is intended to understand the Intermediary Guidelines besides exploring possible changes in the existing legal framework. Eligibility The program is open for all to attend (whether or not the person has been trained in law). Date/Time Date: 31st October 2021 Time: 7 PM – 8 PM Mode Online Fee Details The participation is free and will require no fee. Last Date of Registration October 25, 2021 Contact For queries, please write to [email protected]

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Essay, Case Problem Analysis, and Videography Competitions, Gautam Buddha University

The Gautam Buddha University School of Law, Justice, and Governance is organizing a host of competitions, viz. Essay, Case Problem Analysis, and Videography Competition, from November 6 to 26, 2021. About Gautam Buddha University Gautam Buddha University, established by the Uttar Pradesh Act (9) of 2002, commenced its first academic session at its 511 acres lush green campus at Greater Noida in August 2008. The University is fully funded by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) and the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), the undertakings of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission under UGC Act and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities. The academic programmes offered by the University are recognized by the University Grants Commission of India and various other Statutory Bodies, Councils, whichever are applicable in individual cases Recognition by the University Grants Commission of India (UGC): Gautam Buddha University is recognized by the University Grants Commission of India vide F.9-18/2009 (CRP-I) dated 13 May 2009 under section 2(f) of UGC Act 1956. Through this the University has been empowered to award degrees as specified by UGC under section 22 of the UGC Act 1956 at its main campus with the approval of Statutory Councils, wherever required. Recognition and Inclusion by the University Grants Commission of India (UGC) under section 12 B of the University Grants Commission, UGC ACT 1956. Recognized under UGC Section 12B and NAAC accredited with B+ Grade. ISO 9001: 2008 Certification of the University: Gautam Buddha University has been accredited jointly be Joint Accreditation System of Australia & New Zealand (JAS-ANZ), vide 1015QBC26 after accessing and finding confirmation to the requirements of ISO 9001: 2008. About School of Law, Justice and Governance Gautam Buddha University-which has been legislatively conceived as “a center of excellence”- has started its ambitious multidisciplinary academic programme with the establishment of its School of Law, Justice & Governance in 2011. It is a university for people who have the ideas that make a difference in the world and who love to bring change. The School envisions to foster advancement of learning, teaching and research in the fields of law, justice and governance. The five-year integrated BA LLB programme has been running since July 2012. To nurture the spirit of innovation and research the university has started its Ph.D programme in 2016 and LL.M program in 2017. The ongoing programme of the School attempts to strike a right balance between the compulsory subjects prescribed by the Bar Council of India and subjects underscoring the interface between Law, Justice and Governance. The School aims to blend the theoretical knowledge with practical learning and development of skills and professional attitude through clinical legal education. As the law is increasingly becoming multifaceted and in certain areas more global, so the students are guided to participate in moot-court practice, debate, essay writing and project works. With this, the school also aims to provide an opportunity to the students to explore the undiscovered nuances of legal profession and to engage in setting new standards in legal education. About CELMAR Centre for Environmental Law Management and Research-(CELMAR), has been set up in the School of Law Justice & Governance under the patronage of the Vice-Chancellor, Gautam Buddha University. The CELMAR was inaugurated by Dr. Prabhat Kumar, IAS, Vice-Chancellor, GBU dated 2nd October 5, 2018. Objectives These are the following objectives of the CELMAR: To review the environmental laws in general and regulations, in particular, comparing with International Environmental Law and submit the recommendation in this regard. To find out cost-effective solutions for the management of environmental issues, To inculcate innovative solutions in the mind of people to prevent environmental problems, To find out cheaper solutions for the rehabilitation of people affected by environmental disasters, To provide a platform for carrying out research about environmental and climate issues, To collaborate and provide a forum for a mutual exchange of ideas and promote public participation on key issues of the environment. To enable and empower through legal aid the marginalized and weaker sections of the society who disproportionately bear the brunt of environmental degradation. National Essay Writing Competition The School of Law, Justice, and Governance, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida in collaboration with CELMAR and LAC is pleased to announce the National Essay Writing Competition. The competition encourages critical thinking, which is the process of reflecting on a problem and coming to a resolution. It encourages students to evaluate various arguments in order to develop stronger perspectives. Eligibility The competition is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students from any recognized university across India. One author can only submit one entry for the competition, all subsequent entries will be disqualified by default. Incomplete and plagiarized submissions would also result in immediate disqualification. No restriction on the number of entries from any college or university. Only Individual Participation is allowed Topics (Choose any one of the following) 75 years of India’s Independence: The Way Forward The Indian Legal System has a dearth of Female Judges The Uttar Pradesh Population Control Bill: A Boon or Bane Submission Guidelines The participants must mail their entries to [email protected] as a word document only The subject of the submission email shall be ‘Submission: Gautam Buddha University Essay Writing Competition. The Participants may use References/Bibliography/ Endnotes/Footnotes. For footnotes and endnotes, all the participants shall follow the 20th Bluebook method of citation. The essay must be written in Hindi or English only. The word limit for the competition is 2000-2500 words (excluding references/bibliography/endnotes/footnotes). Co-Authorship is not allowed under any circumstances. Plagiarism of more than 15% of any sort shall result in immediate disqualification. All submissions must be typed and adhere to the following guidelines: Body of the Text (i) Font Type – Times New Roman (ii) Font Size - 12 (iii) Line Spacing - 1.5 Sub-Headings (i) Font Type – Times New Roman (ii) Font Size - 14 Title/Main heading (i) Font Type – Times New Roman (ii) Font Size - 16 Foot Notes (i) Font Type – Times New Roman (ii) Font Size - 10 (iii) Single 1 line spacing All the essays shall contain the Cover Page with the following details: Name of the Student Course of Study Contact Details University/College Criteria for Judgement All the entries will be judged on the following parameters: Adherence to the theme and word limit. Originality of ideas Language and Grammar Application of Laws Articulation of Ideas The decision of the judges would be final and binding. Cash Prizes The submissions of all will be critically evaluated by the judges and respective authorities on the criteria mentioned above, out of which the best 3 submissions will be rewarded with the cash prizes as mentioned below. Note: Also e- certificate for participation will be provided to all the participants. Winner – Rs. 2000 Runner up – Rs. 1500 1st runner up – Rs. 1000 Important Dates Last Date for the Submission of Essays:10 November 2021 Last Date for the registration: 05 November 2021 Case Problem Analysis The event of "Problem Analysis" is being organized by the School of Law, Justice, and Governance, CELMAR and LAC of Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida with the theme of the proposition based on ‘Environmental Law and Constitutional Law’. Noise Pollution is one of the major concerns of scientists nowadays. Its effect on human health and welfare is recently considered as an important and vital issue which encourages scientists and interested agencies all over the world, such as World Health Organisation (WHO), to conduct more researches concerning the assessment of its levels and harmful effects. The competition deals with the similar aspect of problems arising due to noise pollution attached with a proposition mentioned below which is needed to be reviewed, analyzed in order to find out cost-effective and innovative solutions for the management of environmental issues dealt in the proposition along with the touch of Constitutional laws and Environmental laws. The event aims to spread public awareness among the people about the rising concern of Environment problems and gives a platform for providing an effective solution for the same. Language All submissions need to be in English only. Eligibility All students, scholars, and others from any program, college, or course are eligible for this competition Text Main Text (i) Font Type – Times New Roman (ii) Font Size - 12 (iii) Line Spacing - 1.5 Sub-Headings (i) Font Type – Times New Roman (ii) Font Size - 14 Title/Main heading (i) Font Type – Times New Roman (ii) Font Size - 16 Foot Notes (i) Font Type – Times New Roman (ii) Font Size - 10 (iii) Single 1 line spacing Miscellaneous Numbering of the pages should be systematic. Note: Competitors should strictly adhere to the given format. Marking Criteria The Competitors will be marked on a scale on 50 marks as per the following: Identification of Legal Principles - 10 marks Clarity of the concept - 10 marks Use of language and representation - 10 marks Recognition of the Environmental and other issues – 10 marks Effective Solutions/ suggestions – 10 marks Submission Last Date for the registration: 05 November 2021 Last date of submission: 10 November 2021 The Competitors are required to mail their submissions to ' [email protected] The file submission must be done in pdf format only, with the file name as "PA_name" eg. PA_rohan The competitors are required to register at first instance in order to be a part of the event, absence of which the submission will not be accepted. The registration link is given below Cash Prizes The submissions of all will be critically evaluated by the judges and respective authorities on the criteria mentioned above, out of which the best 3 submissions will be rewarded with the cash prizes as mentioned below. Note: Also e- certificate for participation will be provided to all the participants. Winner – Rs. 2000 Runner up – Rs. 1500 1st runner up – Rs. 1000 Videography Competition This event allows you to express your concerns over major Environmental or Legal issues in the recent epoch. With the help of your acting skills, we would like to see how creative can you be in expressing environmental as well as legal concerns. The video can feature you, or you can use any form of props to showcase the concern with subsequent solutions. The student with the best alternatives/ Solutions would win the competition. It can be a mono act as well. For any queries, please contact the below-provided details. Rules All entries must be in a digital video. Each entry must focus on theme. Students must submit their entries as individuals. The length of the video should be between 1 minute – 5 minutes, not including the 5- second title screen (see #5). All entries should begin with a 5-second full-screen “title screen” that includes the following information: Lead Producer’s name School name School city, state Title of video Total running time (not including the 5-second title screen) All information presented in the video must be cited, giving credit to the source. Plagiarism of any kind will result in disqualification. You DO NOT need to include your citations in your video. IF CHOSEN AS A FINALIST, you must submit a list of your sources, properly cited. Each video must have one Lead Producer to serve as the main point of contact. Recognition and prizes will be given to the lead producer and all those listed as coproducers on the entry form. There is Rs. 100 entry fees. Entries may be submitted to (drive upload link) The deadline for submissions is 12:00 (eastern time, US) on 10th November 2021. Winners will be announced no later than November 26th, 2021. All entries must be submitted in digital format. No copyrighted materials (music, images, etc.) may be used for this contest unless you own the copyright or have a license to use the material for this contest. Written permission must be obtained and provided upon request for all copyrighted materials. No professional assistance is allowed. Adults may assist with production but are limited to verbal guidance only. Adults are allowed to be actors or cameramen but not content contributors. All portions of the online entry form must be completed when you upload your video for it to be eligible. Content must comply with all local and national laws of the country of origin. Content must not promote illegal behavior; support racial religious, sexual, or other invidious prejudice; advocate sexual or violent exploitation; violate rights established by law or agreement; invade the privacy of any person; or otherwise inappropriate as determined by population connection in its sole and conclusive determination The judges’ decision is final. Entries will be judged by the following: Cinematography 10 Marks Idea execution 10 Marks Dialogue Delivery 10 Marks Suggestions 10 Marks Creativity 10 Marks The only compensation for submitting a video is the opportunity to be awarded a prize if the entry wins. Population Connection will pay filmmakers no additional compensation nor be liable to the filmmaker under any circumstances. Students may submit max 1 video entry. All entries must be submitted in Hindi or English, if entries are not in English, they must include English subtitles. Awards will be presented as follows: 1st Prize 2000 2nd Prize 1500 3rd Prize 1000 Students should keep at least one copy of their video. Population Connection is not responsible for any films that are lost, damaged, or that do not upload properly. Ownership of the underlying intellectual property of the project remains with the entrant, with the following exceptions. Entrants grant Population Connection the right to use their names, photographs, statements, quotes, testimonials, and video submissions for advertising, publicity, and promotional purposes without notification or further compensation. Entrants also grant Population Connection the right to use, reproduce, reprint, distribute, perform, and/or display the entrant’s project video without further compensation or notification to the entrant. Population Connection maintains the right to reproduce, reprint, distribute, perform display, or exhibit the project for advertising, publicity, and promotional purposes on their website, at conferences, or at any other venues. By accepting the prizes, winners agree to hold Population Connection and all Population Connection employees harmless against any and all claims and liability arising out of the use of such prizes. The winner assumes all liability for any injury or damage caused from participation in the contest or use/redemption of any prize. Entrants agree to be bound by the official contest rules and decisions of the judges Payment Details Payment mode can be NEFT/RTGS/GOOGLE PLAY/PHONEPE/PAYTM/UPI TRANSFER/BHIM in favor of GAUTAM BUDDHA UNIVERSITY Bank Name Punjab National Bank BANK BRANCH - GBU, Greater Noida Account No. 6660000100000025 IFSC CODE PUNB0666000 Note:Please attach the screenshot and transaction ID in the registration form. Registration Fee: Rs 100 for each competition Event Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTAgpnHuuQvRsd9mOPgYol4jcxLOwt0xFj0 LXI9FSiWuPeww/viewform Contact Details For queries please contact: Dr. Prakash Chandra Dilare – 9971639727 Mr. Milind Saraswat- 9582221184 Mr. Yatharth – 9391775120 Ms. Mahin- 9997265842 Ms. Abhilasha - 7668266636

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National Essay Contest on Election & Democracy, Election Commission of India

The Election Commission of India (ECI), through the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), in association with Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) (together, the Competition Organizers), is pleased to announce “The 1st edition of the Election Commission of India Annual National Essay Contest on Election & Democracy About Election Commission of India (ECI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a permanent and independent body established by the Constitution of India directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country. Article 324 of the Constitution provides that the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections to parliament, state legislatures, the office of the president of India, and the office of vice-president of India shall be vested in the election commission. Thus, the Election Commission is an all-India body in the sense that it is common to both the Central government and the state governments About the Competition The Election Commission of India (ECI), through the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), in association with Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) (together, the Competition Organizers), is pleased to announce “The 1st edition of the Election Commission of India Annual National Essay Contest on Election & Democracy, conducted jointly by IIIDEM & JGLS”. The submissions can be either in English or in Hindi. Students pursuing under-graduate, graduate (three/five year) and post-graduate law degree courses in Indian universities / institutes / colleges recognized by the Bar Council of India are eligible to participate. The main objective of this essay competition is to encourage law students to engage in contemporary research and explore new dimensions of the law governing elections in India. Objectives You will have the opportunity to showcase your legal acumen and research skills in the field of Election Law. Submitting an essay entry to this competition is an opportunity to enhance your knowledge and test your writing skills. Eligibility Full-time Under-Graduate/ Graduate Degree Programme (ex. B.a/B.B.A/B.Com.LLB.) from Indian Law Universities/ Institutes/ Colleges recognized by the Bar Council of India. Full-time Post-Graduate Degree Programme (ex. LLM/M.Phil/Ph.D) from Indian Law Universities/ Institutes/Colleges recognized by the Bar Council of India. Important Dates Release of essay topics and rules of the competition : 2nd October 2021 Deadline for submission of entries: 21st November 2021 by 11:59 PM IST Topics Note: Topical indications given below are non-exhaustive. Participants may author essays that may not squarely fit into sub-themes but address the main topics in one way or the other. Participants can choose any one of the following two topics: Topic 1: Legal Framework For Social Media Regulations During Elections With political parties, election contestants and stakeholders considerably digitalising their election campaigns and advertisements, a new trend has developed over the last decade. Consequently, there is immense scope to reimagine the traditional legal framework that regulates these aspects. Is there a necessity to create a new legal framework uniquely to monitor electoral activities on social media apart from the current rules that discipline print and broadcast media? What should be the nature of that alternate legal system for effective regulation of speech and expenditure by parties/candidates on social media which are powered by big data analytics and management teams? These questions can be addressed from the perspective of maintenance and promotion of electoral integrity in the digital space. Alternatively, essays can adopt a rights-based discourse to deal with them, as any regulation of campaigns and advertisements on social media will obviously prompt concerns about freedom of speech and constitutional sustainability. Additionally, legal issues surrounding the intermediary liability of social media companies in this structure could play a role in the discussions. Besides, potential practical challenges like enforcement of electoral silence periods for campaigns on social media and controlling publication of fake and unauthorised exit poll results before the polling finishes that any future legal framework must consider and pay attention could also be discussed. In fact, all these sub-themes could be studied comparatively to justify legal arguments and proposals. Topic 2: The ECI's Role In Protecting And Preserving Electoral Democracy This topic may be viewed from several perspectives. Essays could consider the ECI’s role in protecting the integrity of our electoral democracy. How can the ECI play a role in the decriminalisation of politics? What should be the road ahead for ensuring transparency in fundraising and regulating illegal and unregulated expenditures by political parties during elections? Further, participants may discuss how the legal framework around the Model Code of Conduct could be reworked to ensure that ECI is able to effectively keep politicians and parties in check with regard to violations of the Code. This may be done apart from analysing whether the ECI should be conferred the power to deregister political parties for grievous violations of the rules, and principles of inner party democracy. Besides, one can assess how the ECI may enhance the democratic quotient of this electoral democracy. Essays on voting rights and facilities for NRI voters, diversification of voter education activities to improve voter turnouts, legal aspects concerning the integrity and verification of votes through EVMs, and prevention of voters’ exclusion from electoral rolls may fall under this wing. Additionally, contributions could also focus on addressing the ECI’s institutional independence as an aspect that may help the ECI to perform its role effectively. Submission Procedure A participant can submit only one entry. In case it is found that any participant has submitted more than one entry, only the first entry will be considered as valid. All entries must be submitted as electronic copies in PDF format. Participants are required to use the ‘restrict editing’ function so that the formatting of the entry does not unravel and the content remains unchanged during electronic transmission to the Competition Organizers. Participants should submit their entries only by uploading to this weblink here. All entries must be accompanied by (a) a coloured scan of a self-attested valid student identity card and (b) duly filled-in and signed entry form endorsed by the university / institute / college in PDF format, Click here to access the entry form. Entries submitted in hard copies and not in the prescribed format will be summarily rejected without any intimation and NO query, correspondence; representation etc. pertaining to such entries will be entertained by the Competition Organizers under any circumstances; The file name of the essay must be ‘Participant’s name_Topic’; Entries shall be forwarded by participants or collaborating team of co-authors directly, and shall not be forwarded through any other person, at the Weblink prescribed above. All the fields in the entry form shall be compulsorily filled; and Only original essays will be considered for the competition. Previously published essays shall be rejected outright. Any form of plagiarism will result in disqualification of the essay. There is no entry / application fee to the competition. Additionally, participants are also not required to register before sending in their entries. All the Participants retain the copyrights of their submitted pieces. However, by entering the Competition, the Participants consent to the use of his/her/their name and/or pieces, or parts thereof, in any advertisements, educational materials, corpus of research, media and promotional materials carried out or produced by the IIIDEM / ECI, and their authorised partners, without further notice or compensation. The IIIDEM / ECI can publish or decline to publish, use or decline to use, any submitted pieces at their sole discretion.] Any decision taken by the Organizers in relation to the Essay Contest is final and binding, and there is no scope of appeal. Prizes All prizes for this competition have been sponsored by the ECI. Winners will receive prizes as per the following table: English Essay Prizes Prizes Full-time Under-Graduate/ Graduate Students Full-time Post-Graduate Students First ? 1,00,000 ? 1,00,000 Second ? 75,000 ? 75,000 Third ? 50,000 ? 50,000 Hindi Essay Prizes Prizes Full-time Under-Graduate/ Graduate Students Full-time Post-Graduate Students First ? 1,00,000 ? 1,00,000 Second ? 75,000 ? 75,000 Third ? 50,000 ? 50,000 The prize winners will also be awarded a certificate from the IIDEM/ ECI. The names of the winners may also be published on the IIIDEM/ECI website. All participants with valid entries will be given a participation certificate. Contact Official Website: www.eciessay.org Email: [email protected]

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