7th Manipal Ranka International Moot Court Competition-2021
About the Event
The Manipal Education Group, with its heritage of excellence in higher education for over 60 years, launched Manipal University Jaipur in 2011 on an invitation from the Government of Rajasthan, as a self-financed State University.
To give exposure to students pursuing the law course to the environment of the court system in India and to hone their advocacy skills and to provide a real-life experience cum training in doing cutting edge research, presenting groundbreaking arguments and contributing to the development of jurisprudence in concerned areas of law.
School of Law Manipal University takes great pleasure in announcing the 7th Manipal-Ranka International Moot Court Competition 2021 on 2nd- 3rd October 2021. In this regard, we solicit your cooperation by taking part in the Moot Court Competition.
About the University
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 the Department
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 multi-disciplinary inquiry and practical appreciation of problems.
The School has been approved by the BAR Council of India.
Aim and purpose
To give exposure to students pursuing the law course to the environment of the court system in India and to hone their advocacy skills.
To provide a real-life experience cum training in doing cutting edge research, presenting groundbreaking arguments, and contributing to the development of jurisprudence in concerned areas of law.
Deadlines
Registration Opens 19.7.2021
Registration Closes 15.08.2021
Memorial Submission 20.09.2021
Competition 2-3 October 2021
Team composition and eligibility criteria
Each team shall comprise of three (3) members ONLY i.e. Two (2) speakers and one (1) researcher.
Arguments shall be in English only.
The competition is open for bonafide students pursuing fiveyear and three-year LLB programs.
Each Law College/ University shall be eligible to send one team. The team should not disclose the identity of their institution in course of proceedings in the courtrooms; such disclosure shall invite penalties including disqualification.
Each team shall be provided with the team code by draw of lots followed by the exchange of memorials.
Registration
The Registration form completed with all Team Details must be submitted online via the link: https://forms.gle/pDeSKTHonRFoHDre9
A registration fee of Rs.1000 INR (National Participants) or 30 USD (International Participants) is to be paid via https://www.payumoney.com/customer/users/paymentOptions/#/ 1011F8DA7C0FCB5EC870FBB52B99DD08/Competition2020/2 12904
No change in the names of the participants shall be permitted after the receipt of the Registration Form, except at the sole discretion of the Organizers.
Teams should clearly mention the participants’ name, contact no. including year/semester of study.
Dress Code
The participants shall follow the below-mentioned dress code at the time of their presentation:
Females: white salwar kurta & Dupatta or white shirt and black trousers along with black coat and tie.
Males: white shirt, black trousers, black tie along with black coat.
The dress code for all the functions at the competition shall be western formals for gentlemen and western or Indian formals for ladies.
Competition Rounds
There shall be a preliminary round, quarter-final, semi-final, and a final round spreading over a period of 2 days.
Preliminary Round
In the preliminary round each team shall argue from one side (appellant/petitioner or respondent) as decided by draw of lot.
The marks of the preliminary round shall be the cumulative total of the marks of both the speakers. The team shall be credited with a win in a preliminary round if their round total is more than the opposing team.
TOP EIGHT (8) teams shall move to the quarter-finals on the basis of the CUMULATIVE marks of the preliminary round and the marks of the memorial of the side in which they have appeared.
In case of a tie between two or more teams, the aggregate of the marks of memorials (appellant/petitioner and respondent) of the teams shall be counted. The team with the highest marks moves ahead.
Quarter Final Round
Eight (8) teams shall compete in the quarter-final. Criteria for qualifying to quarter-finals have been mentioned in previous clauses.
It shall be a knock-out round. The winner of each round shall move to the semifinal. Four (4) teams shall move to the semifinals.
The criteria of marking in this round are the aggregate total of the marks of both the speakers.
In case of a tie between teams, in quarterfinals, the aggregate of the marks of memorials (appellant/petitioner and respondent) of the teams shall be counted. The team with the highest marks moves ahead.
Semi-Final Round / Final Round
Four (4) teams shall compete in the semi-finals. The criteria of qualifying in the semifinals have been mentioned in previous clauses.
It shall be a knock-out round. The winner of each round shall move to the Final.
The criteria of marking in this round are the aggregate total of the marks of both the speakers.
In case of a tie between teams, in semi-finals, the aggregate total of the marks of memorials (appellant/petitioner and respondent) of the teams shall be counted. The team with the highest marks moves ahead.
There shall be one (1) FINAL ROUND.
The marking criteria in the Final Round is the same as that of the semi-final (clause 3. (iii).
Memorial
All teams must submit Memorials/ Written Submissions for both sides. (Appellant/petitioner and Respondent).
Participants are allowed to frame additional issues other than those provided in the moot proposition if desired.
All teams must submit typed Memorials for both sides and the Memorials must fulfill all the following specifications;
Memorials must contain the following: Cover page / Cause title, Index, Index of Authorities, Statement of Jurisdiction, Synopsis of Facts, Summary of Arguments, Arguments / Pleadings, Conclusion / Prayer.
The memorial shall not be of more than forty (40) pages and the Arguments shall not exceed more than twenty-five (25) pages
The Memorial shall be typed on A4 size page in Font type: Times New Roman, Font size: 12, 1.5 line spacing & 1-inch margin on each side. Blue Book pattern shall be followed.
The Cover Page of the Memorial must follow the following color scheme, Blue for the Applicant's Cover Page and Red for the Respondent Cover Page.
The Memorial must not contain any Annexure/Photographs/ Sketches/Exhibits/Affidavits etc.
Memorials that do not comply with the above-mentioned specifications will be penalized.
Identification of any type shall attract a severe penalty.
Marking criteria for memorials
Memorial from each side shall carry a total of hundred (100 marks.
The following shall be the criteria for marking the memorials:
Sr.No
Marking Criteria
Marks Allocated
1
Knowledge of Facts
10
2
Knowledge of Law
10
3
Proper and Articulate Analysis
10
4
Evidence of Original Thought
10
5
Grammar and Style
10
6
Correct Format and Citation
10
7
Extent and Use of Research
20
8
Clarity and Organization
20
Total:
100
A penalty of two (2) marks for each side of the memorial shall be entailed on each day’s default in submissions of memorials.
Oral Submissions
Each team shall comprise of two (2) speakers, as has been specified earlier.
Court language shall be English only
Each team will have a maximum of thirty (30) minutes to present their Oral Submissions in Preliminary Round. No speaker will be permitted to address the Court for more than seventeen (17 minutes). This includes the time the speaker addresses the Court during the rebuttal/sur-rebuttal. The maximum time for rebuttal/sur-rebuttal is five (5) minutes.
The maximum time allotted in quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final shall be forty-five (45) minutes for each team. No speaker shall be allowed to address the court for more than twenty-five (25) minutes. This includes the time the speaker addresses the court during rejoinder/sur-rejoinder.
At the commencement of each session of Oral Submissions each team must notify the Court Officer of the amount of time that the team reserves for their rejoinder/surrejoinder. A maximum of 5 minutes can be reserved for the rejoinder/sur-rejoinder.
At the commencement of each session of Oral Submissions each team shall notify the Court Officer as to the division of time between the 2 speakers.
If any speaker continues to speak after the completion of his/her time, he/she shall entail a penalty which shall be upon the discretion of the judges.
The final decision as to the time structure and the right to rejoinder/sur-rejoinder will be that of the Bench Judges.
During the course of oral submissions the participants will not be permitted to make any audio/visual representation nor will they be allowed to use any other technical or mechanical device during their oral submissions.
If at any instance a submission is made with any material in violation of the above clause and if any pictures, sketches, photos, cartoons, caricatures, audio film, video film, projector-slide or a computer-generated image is submitted or presented to the court, the teams shall be disqualified from the competition forthwith.
During the course of the Oral Submissions no speaker shall neither reveal his/her identity nor the identity of their University / College by any means whatsoever.
Online Mooting Etiquettes: Only the respective team members, judges, bailiffs, and members of the organizing Moot Court Committee may be present in the online Courtroom. No faculty designate or observer of participating Colleges/Institutions/Universities shall be allowed to join the virtual mooting sessions. In the Virtual Court Rooms, all participants shall keep their videos turned on during the entire presentation session.
Internet Requirements: Participants are advised to use a stable internet connection (a 4G or a WiFi) during the virtual mooting sessions. They are also advised to use Laptops/Desktops and not Mobile Phones during oral pleadings. The organizers shall not be held responsible for any glitches arising out of poor network or other technical issues. However, the organizers shall provide a reasonable time (about 10 to 15 minutes) to come back to a virtual courtroom if a participant is logged out because of poor network connectivity.
Marking Criteria for the Arguments
Each Speaker will be marked on a total of 100 marks by each Bench Judge.
The following will be the Marking Criteria and the Marks allocated to each Speaker by each Judge in the Round:
Sr.No.
Marking Criteria
Marks allocated
1
Appreciation and Application of Facts
10
2
Identification and Articulation of Issues
10
3
Application of Legal Principles
10
4
Use of Authorities and Precedents
10
5
Response to Questions
10
6
Presentation Skills
10
7
Clarity of Thoughts and Logical Structure of Arguements
10
8
Poise and Demeanor
10
9
Strategy
10
10
Ingenuity
10
Total:
100
The decision of the judges as to the Marks allocated to any team shall be final.
Awards
Winning Team Award
The winning team will receive a trophy and a cash prize
Runners-Up Award
The 1st runners-up will get a trophy and a cash prize.
Best Student Advocate
The best student advocate will get a trophy and cash prize.
The Second Best Student Advocate will get a trophy and cash prize.
Best Memorial Award
The best memorial awardee will get a trophy and cash prize.
A certificate for participation will be given to all the participants.
Miscellaneous
The organizers of this online Moot Court Competition may amend the Competition Rules. However, any such amendment shall be brought to the notice of the participating teams.
If there is any dispute in regard to the interpretations of the rules or with respect to any matter related to the competition which is not contemplated in the rules, the decision of the Organizers shall be final and binding
Organizing Committee
Convener
Prof. NN Sharma Dean
Faculty of Arts & Law
Organizing Secretary
Prof. Vijaylaxmi Sharma
Director, School of Law
Coordinator
Dr. Sony Kulshrestha
Associate Professor, Deptt. of Law
Co-Coordinators
Ms. Vini Kewaliya
Mr. Prabhpreet Singh
Contact
Mr. Prabhpreet Singh
[email protected]
+91 9413336353
Ms. Vini Kewaliya
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+91 9057281175
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