Shri I. M. Nanavati Memorial National Moot Court Competition, GLS University
Gujarat Law Society of GLS University is organizing the Shri I.M. Nanavati National Moot Court Competition for Law Aspirants from January 7-9, 2021.
About Gujarat Law Society
Gujarat Law Society (GLS) is a premier educational group, offering courses in multiple disciplines. It stands as a synonym for contemporary education in the region with its state-of-the-art infrastructure which houses nearly 29 institutes in various spheres.. The society has a particularly expansive alumni group too which echoes the values that GLS has imparted, right since its inception. Being a part of some of the most distinguished corporations, across the globe, these members of the society’s alumni have carved out a niche identity for themselves, that of being responsible, pragmatic and proactive.
GLS trust with superlative education began in 1927; almost 94 years back when a few visionaries stepped forward to transform the standards of education in the region. The institute derived its inspiration from and was founded by such luminaries as SardarVallabhbhai Patel, Shri Ganesh Mavlankar, the first Speaker of the country and Shri I.M. Nanavati with the vision of Excellence in Education. It was their foresight in the year 1927 that laid the foundation for an organization which has illuminated lacs of lives ever since
It is the dynamism, sagacity and pragmatic approach of the management of GLS that guided the society on its path to glory. Constant support by the governing council currently spearheaded by Shri Sudhir Indravadan Nanavati that has led GLS to grow from a single law college to nearly 29 institutions ranging from preparatory schools to graduate and post-graduate colleges in diverse areas such as arts, commerce, law, management, computer applications and professional courses.
About GLS University
GLS University has been established with the objective of providing an ideal and creative learning environment and continuing the tradition of excellence in education of the sponsoring body of the University, viz., Gujarat Law Society (GLS) Gujarat Law Society, established in the year 1927, is one of the largest and oldest educational institutions in the State of Gujarat. GLS currently has more than 25,000 students pursuing their graduate, post graduate and doctoral level studies at various levels within the university and its constituent colleges/institutions. GLS has currently more than one million alumni, all established in several spheres of work including business, commerce, law, science, arts and culture. Several of these alumni are noted entrepreneurs. The university is currently hosted in a state of art campus within the heart of the city fully equipped with advanced technological tools to facilitate education.
About Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law (FOL), constituent department of GLS University, is a premier destination for students interested in establishing a virtuous career in Law and aiming to become torch bearers of Justice. Faculty of Law has emerged as the most preferred destination for legal education. The college has an advantage of senior and well experienced faculty members in the field of Law. The senior practicing advocates also contribute in teaching and providing experiential learning to law aspirants. The teaching pedagogy includes: classroom discussions, case studies, interactive presentations, guest lectures, expert sessions, seminars, conferences, and case law methods coupled with intensive practical training through moot courts. It is worthy to note that Faculty of Law has ventured in all possible educational arenas by organizing International Conferences, National Moot Court Competitions, National Sports Fest, various seminars at National and International level. It has now become the epicenter where knowledge liberates; ideas are conceptualized and shaped into existence. The untiring contribution made by Faculty of Law has enabled the college to secure a position in Forbes Legal Power list 2020 as one of the most promising and top law schools.
About Shri I.M. Nanavati
This stalwart of law was born in the city of Jambusur near Bharuch in 1920 and bore the name ShriI.M. Nanavati. He came to Ahmedabad for law studies and at a very young age joined the barin the footsteps of his father. In the initial years of his practice he joined Maneklal Harilal Mills to look into Labour and Company Matters. With his foresight and hard work he became famous and in a short time span he became one of the renowned advocates of India. He always took a keen interest in overall development of the people and in development of Educational Institutions. He was deeply interested in the promotion of education and did tremendous work in that field. His busy practice however was no bar to his love for social and educational activities, in which he took leading and prominent part. The inspiring zeal and managerial ability of Late Shri I.M.Nanavati had gone a very long way in establishing Gujarat Law Society. He contributed greatly to the stability and steady growth of the society during the period of his association with the Gujarat Law society. He was a teacher at the Law Faculty and is even today remembered for his outstanding quality and contribution as a teacher of Law, a very able administrator, and a noble human being who made his mark not only in the courts in Gujarat but also in the Supreme Court of India. He was an aware educationalist, a leading lawyer and the then Hon’ble Secretary of Gujarat Law Society. He left for the heaven on January 15,1981 in the city of Nairobiat South Africa.
In the Will of Shri I.M.Nanavati he express his wish that “In the end, I desire that when I pass away, my mortal remains be drawn through the Ellisbridge Campus of the Gujarat Law Society of which I was a student and which I have served for more than 20 years as Hon. Secretary and the institutions where of which I developed, I have loved like my children”
To commemorate late Shri I. M. Nanavati who made his mark as an advocate and as an educationalist, Shri I.M. Nanavati Memorial National Moot Court Competition is organized.
Schedule
Key Dates
Key Events
13th October, 2021
Release of Moot Problem for Shri I.M. Nanavati Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 2021- 22
15th November, 2021
Last date for Registration of the Institution via e-mail and
Google form Link: https://forms.gle/aeAAWfMoAYc8JU4p9
20th November 2021
Last date for sending Clarifications
30th December, 2021
Last Date for Submission of Memorials (soft copy) Email- [email protected]
3rd January, 2022
Last Date for Submission of hard copy of the
Memorials
7th January, 2022
Orientation of the Event
Researcher’s Test
8th January, 2022
Inauguration
Quarter final Round
Semi- final Round
9th January, 2022
Final Round
Valedictory Round
Definitions
Administrator” shall mean the Faculty of Law , GLS Law College, GLS University Moot Court Committee
“Clarifications” shall mean any questions, inquires or doubts sent by a registered team (after final registration) to the organizers seeking any factual clarification(s) in the Moot Court Problem. The clarifications, if any, provided by the college shall be considered as if it were a part of the Moot Proposition and shall have no individual significance.
“Competition” means Shri I. M. Nanavati Memorial National Moot Court Competition,2021-22
“Institution” means any recognized law school/college or university.
“Participating Team” means the team which has registered itself for the competition as per the rules for registration.
“Participating Institution” shall be presumed to be the parent institution of the participating teams. From each institute only one teams can represent the institute
“Organizer” means the Faculty of Law, GLS Law College, Ahmedabad
“Rebuttals” refer to those arguments /questions that the Complainant may raise at the end of the main pleadings of all the Orators. This shall be replied to in the appropriate manner by the Respondent.
“Written Submission” means the memorandum of written submissions submitted by any Team.
Organizing Committee” means the Moot Court Committee hereinafter referred to as MOC or MCC
“MEC” means Memorial Evaluation Committee.
Dress Code
The participants shall adhere to following dress code when present in any courtroom during the Competition.
Female: White salwar and kurta or white shirt and black trousers along with black coat and black shoes;
Male: White shirt, black trousers and black tie along with black coat and black shoes.
Language
The language of the Competition shall be English
Eligibility
The Competition shall be open to students who are– Pursuing an integrated 5 year LL.B. program in India or pursuing a 3 year LL.B. program in India. Only 32 teams on first come first basis shall be allowed to register.
Provided in furtherance to the above clause, the first 32 teams shall be reckoned on basis of the final registration.
Team Composition
Each team shall constitute of 3 members, two ‘Oralists’/‘Mooter’ and one ‘Researcher’.
Only the team member(s) designated as Oralist/Mooter shall be allowed to put forth oral submissions.
Under no condition shall a team consisting more than 3 members be allowed to participate.
Anonymity of Teams
Teams shall not reveal the identity in any form, except by means of the Team Code allotted to them during the Competition.
The Written Submissions shall not reveal the identity of the team in any form and should not bear the logo, name etc. of the University represented.
Any material presented to the Panel should be devoid of any identification marks/seal of the Team. If any such mark/seal exists, it must be rendered unrecognizable.
Any violation of the above rules shall attract severe penalty or disqualification as determined by the MCC. The decision of the MCC in this regard shall be final, binding to the participating team and shall not be subject to challenge by any team.
Registration
The participating institutions must have to register by filling the Google form till 15thNovember, 2021 by 11:59 PM (IST)
In order to confirm participation, teams of every Institution should register themselves with the Registration forms duly signed by the heads of the institution along with the fees of Rs.2500/-per team. Any team requiring accommodation will have to pay registration fees of Rs. 5000/-. Any form received after the last day of registration will not be allowed.
The payment of registration fees will be through NEFT and the details are:
Branch
HDFC Bank , NR Mithakhakisix Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad
Account Number
57500000018593
IFSC Code
HDFC0000006
MICE
380240002
Any registration form received without the receipt of the payment Shall not be considered for the final registration.
Any form received after the last day of registration will not be allowed.
The teams shall be solely responsible for any delay caused due to delay in receipt of Registration Form.
The amount once paid shall not be refunded
Change in Team Composition
Any change in team composition will not be entertained after the registration.
In case of any unforeseen contingency where it becomes imperative to change the team competition, the participating team shall send an email regarding the same to the Administrator and MCC containing the compelling reason for the change. However, the change in the composition shall be done at the discretion of the MCC
Researcher's Test
The Researchers’ Test shall be conducted on January 7, 2022
The test shall be for duration of sixty (60) minutes only.
The test shall consist of objective questions based on General Principles of the Statement of Facts, matter(s) of Law involved in the Moot Problem and General Principles of National and International Law. The Researchers’ Test shall test the knowledge of the laws involved as well as the factual details of the Moot Problem and the application of the relevant laws to the circumstances in the Moot Problem.
No notes, bare acts, books or any other material or electronic aid shall be permitted during the Researchers’ Test.
ONLY the Researcher as mentioned in the Registration Form shall be eligible to appear for the test.
Format of the Competition and Oral Arguements
The Competition is divided into 4 rounds: Preliminary Round, Quarter Final Round, Semi Final Round, Final Round.
The time split between the speakers must be communicated to the Court Bailiff/clerk prior to the commencement of each Round. Once so informed, these timings shall not be changed.
Use of any electronic gadgets is not permitted during the course of oral proceedings.
Teams shall not disclose, in any manner whatsoever, for the entire duration of the Rounds, either their own individual identities or the identity of the institution that they represent, even if asked by the judges.
Teams can pass on compendium of the sources they cite in their Memorials if so permitted by the judges.
Team scores shall not be disclosed after every round. Teams must not make any attempt to gather any such information, until notified by the Organizing Committee.
In case of absence of any team or failure of any team to reach in any of the oral submissions round will render disqualification of the team for that round. In such a case, their opponent shall make their oral submissions ex parte and the calculations shall be made accordingly.
The oral arguments should be confined to the issues presented in the memorial. Discrepancy shall not be permitted.
The researcher may sit with the speakers during the oral submissions. However, No Researcher of any Team shall be permitted to address the Panel.
Evaluation shall be done on the basis of following criteria:
Particulars
Marks
Articulation of Issues
20
Presentation Abilities and Citation of Authorities
20
Court Mannerism
20
Application of Legal Principles
20
Response to the queries of Court
20
Any Team which violates any of the Rules with respect to the Oral Pleading Sessions would be penalized. The decision of the Bench shall be final in this regard.
Conduct of the Oral Rounds
Preliminary Round
Draw of Lots: The matchup of teams in Preliminary Rounds shall be determined on the basis of draw of lots.
Each team will get 20 minutes to present their case. Total of 5 minutes can be reserved for Rebuttal, subject to the discretion of Judges. These 5 Minutes are exclusive of the 20 minutes given to each team.
Each team shall argue from both the sides in the Preliminary Rounds.
There shall be two Preliminary Rounds. No team shall argue the same side twice in the Preliminary Rounds.
Win or loss of a team shall be determined on the basis of aggregates core of pleadings.
Only one (1) speaker from each team shall be permitted to rebut/sur-rebut.
In the preliminary rounds, the team with the higher aggregate speaker scores in the courtroom (including the rebuttal scores) shall win that round.
If there is a tie in the aggregate speaker scores in case of a division bench, then the team with the higher memorial scores shall win that round.
The top 8 teams based on their Win/Loss ratio and Total Preliminary Score in the Preliminary Rounds, shall qualify for the
Quarter Final Rounds. Win/Loss Ratio shall be the ratio of number of Wins versus the number of Losses in the Preliminary Rounds. Total Preliminary Score is the total score obtained by both the speakers (including the rebuttal score) in both the Preliminary Rounds. Total Preliminary score does not include the memorial scores. Following shall be the system for determining the teams that advance to the Quarter Final Rounds:
If there are more than 8 teams that have a Win/Loss ratio of 2:0, then out of such teams, the top 8 teams based on their Total Preliminary Score, shall qualify for the Quarter Finals
If there are less than 8 teams that have a Win/Loss Ratio of 2:0, then firstly, all such teams that have a win/loss Ratio of 2:0 shall advance for the Quarter Finals Rounds. Secondly, out of the teams that have a Win/Loss Ratio of 1:0, the remaining spots in the Quarter Final Rounds shall be filled, based on the Total Preliminary Score of such teams.
If there continues to be a tie, then the team with the higher Memorial scores shall qualify to the Quarter Final Rounds
Quarter Final Rounds
Eight teams based on the result of the Preliminary Rounds will qualify for the quarter- finals. The team shall argue only once in the quarter-finals.
The side on behalf of which the team shall argue for the quarter-finals shall be decided by way of draw of lots prior to the Quarter Final Round.
The quarter-finals shall be a knock-out round.
Each team is allotted a total of 20 minutes to present their oral arguments.
The timing can be divided between both the speakers according to the wish of the team subject to a maximum of 12 minutes and minimum of 08 minutes perspeaker.
The time division has to be informed to the Court Manager/Clerk before the beginning of the oral arguments.
A maximum of 5 minutes may be reserved per team for rebuttal and surrebuttal which shall be at the discretion of the judges which shall be exclusive of the above time limits.
The allotment of extra time shall be at the discretion of the judges
Semi-Final Rounds
Four teams from the Quarter-Final Round shall qualify for the Semi-Final Rounds.
Semi-Final Rounds shall also be knock out rounds.
Each Team shall argue only one side in the semi-finals, the side of which shall be decided by the way of the draw of lots.
Each team shall be allotted a total of 30 minutes to present their oral arguments.
The time division can be divided between both the speakers as per the discretion of the teams subject to a maximum of 17 minutes and minimum of 13 minutes per speaker.
A maximum of 5 minutes may be reserved per team for rebuttal and surrebuttal which shall be at the discretion of the judges. The said 5 minutes shall be exclusive of the above time limits.
The allotment of extra time shall be at the discretion of the judges. Any time extension without due permission of the judges shall invite negative marking.
Final Round
In the final round, the win-loss shall be decided on the basis of the aggregate score. No memorial score shall be added in the finals.
Each team shall be allotted a total of 45 minutes to present their oral arguments.
The time division can be divided between both the speakers as per the discretion of the teams subject to a maximum of 17 minutes and minimum of 13 minutes per speaker.
This time division has to be informed to the Court Masters/ Clerks before the start of Oral Arguments.
A maximum of 5 minutes may be reserved per team for rebuttal and surrebuttal which shall be at the discretion of the judges. The said 5 minutes shall be exclusive of the above time limits.
The allotment of extra time shall be at the discretion of the judges.
Any time extension without due permission of the judges shall invite negative marking.
Rules for Written Submission/ Memorial Evaluation
Teams shall prepare and submit memorials from both the sides. Late submissions beyond the stipulated time shall be penalized according to the format mentioned herein in this section.
Format of Memorial
Body of the memorial shall include:
The cover page with the cause title
Table of contents
List of Abbreviations
Index of Authorities
Statement of Jurisdiction
Statement of facts
Statement of issues
Summary of Arguments
Arguments Advanced
Prayer
The font of the body of the memorial should be in the following format:
Font of the body of the memorial
Times New Roman, size 12
Line spacing
1.5
Heading
Font size 14
The font to the foot notes
Times New Roman size 10
Alignment
Justified
Teams shall cite all authorities in the Written Submission using footnotes following the Bluebook Method of Citation (20th edition).
NOTE: Footnotes should be limited only to citations and in no case shall footnotes contain additional information or arguments. Any such attempt shall invite Negative Marking.
Additional Rules for Memorial Submission
Memorial should be spiral bound.
Pages should be numbered at the bottom middle.
All the Memorials Received within the time schedule will be evaluated by the MEC.
The Evaluation done by the MEC will be final and binding.
Each team shall send one hardcopy of each side to the organizers within the time limits prescribed in the rules. Any difference in the hardcopy and the softcopy submitted will attract disciplinary action as per the discretion of MCC.
The teams will have to send 1 hard copy of the memorial from each side on or before the date of submission of Hard Copies of the memorial in adherence to the dates provided in the rulebook.
The remaining 8 copies of the memorial of both the sides have to be brought along by the teams on 17th January 2020.
The memorials shall not contain any form of identification apart from the team code.
If any such identification or mark, symbol, etc. which has the effect of identifying the team is found on the memorial, then it shall result in instant disqualification.
The memorial shall be of a maximum of 35 pages including the cover page and Pleadings. No annexure, photographs, exhibits, etc. should be added to the memorial.
Each Memorial shall have the following and only the following on its cover page:
The team code on the upper right hand corner of the cover page
The name and place of the forum
The relevant legal provision under which it is filed
Name of parties and their status
On whose behalf the memorial is filed
Submission of the Memorials
Participants are required to send two soft copies from each side, one from the appellant and other from the respondent( one in PDF format and other in Microsoft Word format) which must be mailed to [email protected] latest by December 30, 2021 (23:59 hours IST) with the subject “Memorials for Team Code - ”. The file names of the electronic copies of the Memorials must contain only the team code and the side being represented in the following format: e.g. (for Team Code TM01) TM01 (A) orTM01(R).
The deadline for submission of the hard copies of the memorials for all participants will be 7th January, 2020 by 12 p.m. (IST). The teams must send ONE (1) copies of their Memorials for each side to the following address: Faculty of Law , GLS University, GLS Campus, Opp.Law Garden, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad-380006, Gujarat.
The content of these additional memorials should not differ from the content of the hard copies submitted to the Organizers.
Petitioner memorials are required to have a Blue cover and Respondent memorials are required to have a Red cover.
The Memorial shall be evaluated on following parameters:
Description
Marks
Knowledge and Presentation of Facts
20
Knowledge of Law
20
Extent and Use of Research
20
Authorities Cited
15
Format
15
Overall Draft
10
Penalties (Memorials)
Late Submission
3 marks per memorial every 12 hours after the deadline of submission. Disqualification beyond 48 Hours.
Wrong File Name
1 mark per Memorial
Failure to submit Memorial as one File
1 mark per Memorial
Exceeding page limits
1 mark per exceeding page
Failure to include the sections in the Memorial
3 marks per section
Failure to include the required information on the cover page
1 mark per violation
Failure to use the correct color coding
2 marks per Memorial
Tie Breaker
In the event of tie between the marks of two teams, following criteria shall be considered in order of their mentioning;
Preliminary Round
Memorial Marks
Application of legal principles
Quarter-Finals
Memorial marks.
Response to the queries of the Court.
Semi-Finals
Memorial marks.
Response to the queries of the Court.
Accommodation & Food
Accommodation and food shall be provided by the Organizers only during the days of the competition, i.e. from 7th January, 2022 to 10h January, 2022(Morning), Scheduled check in and check-out times.
Teams coming either prior to the dates of the competition so mentioned or staying back after the dates of the competition shall bear the expenses of accommodation on their own. The Organizing committee shall not bear any such expenses.
The interested students are required, to inform the Organizing Committee, through their Travel & Accommodation Form, so as to enable them to make necessary arrangements. Under no circumstances the Organizer shall provide accommodation to any other person accompanying the team.
Categories of the Awards
Total Cash Prize of Rs. 5,46,000
Category of Awards/Certificate
Cash Prize
Trophy and E-Certificate to the Winning Team
2,25,000
Trophy and E-Certificate to the First Runners Up Team
1,50,000
Trophy and E-Certificate to Best Advocate: Petitioner:
Respondent:
50,000
50,000
Trophy and E-Certificate to Best Memorial:
Petitioner:
Respondent:
25,000
25,000
Trophy and E-Certificate to Best Researcher
21,000
Interpretation of the Rulebook
The interpretation of these rules by the organizer shall be conclusive. The decision of the organizers for the above stated rules shall be final and binding to the participating teams.
Rules should be strictly adhered to.Any deviation from the above stated rules would attract penalties at the discretion of the MCC.
All Participants are expected to maintain decorum in the Court during the competition and are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting the legal profession. The Organizers reserve the right to take appropriate action for any unethical, unprofessional and immoral conduct.
The Organizers’ decision as regards the interpretation of rules or any other matter related to the competition will be final and binding.
If there is any situation which is not contemplated in the rules, the Organizers’ decision on the same shall be final and binding.
The Organizers reserve the right to vary, alter, modify, or repeal any of the above rules without any prior notification if so required and as they may deem appropriate. In case of any grievance, the team shall register a complaint with the Student Coordinator and shall not approach the Bench of judges or any other faculty/office holder for the same.
All the above stated rules are inclusive for the competition.
Moot Court Committee
Patron
Shri Sudhirbhai Nanavati
President, GLS University
Convenor
Dr. Mayuri Pandya
Director, Faculty of Law, GLS University
Faculty Coordinator
Dr. Vidhi Shah (9879797182)
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, GLS University
Dr. Suja Nayar (9712720888)
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, GLS University
Faculty Co-Coordinator
Ms. Jiya Matharani (7984719633)
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, GLS University
Ms. Sruti Bansal (9161489770)
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, GLS University
Student Coordinator
Ms. Rhishika Srivastva
7007404078
Student Co-Coordinator
Mr. Rahul Rajhans
7203952150
Queries
In case of any Queries and Clarifications feel free to contact us at [email protected]