3rd National Moot Court Competition

3rd National Moot Court Competition, 2023 Bahra University

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About the University

Bahra University is a world-class, multi-disciplinary University located amidst the picturesque surroundings of Shimla hills, aiming to advance knowledge and educate students that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. It is a prestigious venture of the Rayat & Bahra group – one of India’s largest and most reputed educational groups. The University seeks “To be on the forefront of knowledge creation and dissemination in the global context’. With its world-class teaching standards, outstanding faculty, and innovative academic programs, Bahra University intends to set a new benchmark in the Indian education scenario. The university is set up on 25 acres of land, a state-of-the-art residential campus, located amidst the scenic beauty of Shimla Hills, education at Bahra University is holistic, aimed at developing the intellectual and personal strengths of students, nurturing creativity and innovation through challenging project work, participative learning and providing an environment conducive to sparking ideas and imagination. The University integrates teaching, learning, research, and extension education into a holistic framework. The University provides access to high-quality education, cutting-edge research, and the development of new technologies. As a platform for excellence in teaching, learning & administration, state-of-art information technology is extensively used at Bahra University, contributing to the development of well-trained graduates, post-graduates, and doctoral students to meet the future professional manpower needs of the global market. The university prepares future leaders in various walks of life science, Technology, business, basic sciences, social sciences, arts, sports, and community services.

About the School of Law

School of Law, Bahra University offers B.A.LLB and LL.M courses cover wide areas of civil laws, criminal laws, international laws, modern scientific forensic and cyber laws, etc. Bahra University established the School of Law in the Year 2013 on its campus to offer a 5-year Integrated Law Course. Later on, started a three-year LL.B. course, 1-year LL.M., And a Ph.D. course. School of law has completed the ten years with academic excellence. We endeavor to make our students the best in whatever they do and polish them into professionals who would make a mark in the legal arena. In order to help the students to achieve their goals in life courses are designed in such a manner so that the capabilities and liking of students are judged and they are helped to achieve their goals with perfection. Legal education is an instrument of social change and lawyers are the social engineers of society the role of law, both as an instrument of social change and as a defender of societal values becomes one of paramount significance. Legal education is an important component of the administration of justice. In order, to meet societal needs the University has established a School of law. The basic problem of legal education has been the existence of a big gap between law and its practice. In order to bridge this gap, the university has designed a training scheme from the 1st Semester till the completion of the course/degree. The students are required to work in law offices/law firms in a defined manner. They are not only trained to work with the legal material but efforts are made to inculcate reasoning in them to appreciate and solve the legal problem from the right perspective. Academic standards at Bahra University are consistently high.

About the Competition

The Moot Court Committee, School of Law, Bahra University takes great pride in organizing its 3rd National Moot Court Competition, 2023 which is based on Criminal Law. The competition will provide a platform for students across the nation to display their advocacy skills, and practical application of laws, refine their research capabilities, to build up their confidence and professional ethics. The First Edition of the Competition was won by RGNUL, Patiala, and Kurukshetra University were the Runner-Ups. The Second Edition of the Competition was won by NLUJA, Assam, and RGNUL, Patiala being the Runner-Ups this time. Now, this year, we welcome participation from the Best Law Schools in the Country, with the expectation to chisel out the proficient lawyers and judges of the future.

Prizes

  • Winning Team- Rs.25000
  • Runners Up Team- Rs. 11000
  • Best Speaker- Rs. 3000
  • Best Researcher- Rs. 3000
  • Best Memorial- Rs. 3000

Team Requisites

  • Each team shall comprise Three (3) members ONLY out of which two (2) will be speakers and one (1) researcher.
  • Arguments shall generally be in English only.
  • The competition is open for bonafide students pursuing five-year and three years of LL. B course.
  • Teams should not disclose the identity of their institution during the course of proceedings in the Court Rooms. Any disclosure of team identities shall invite penalties including disqualification.
  • Each team shall be provided with a unique team code for the competition.

Registration

  • Registration form complete with all Team Details must be submitted online by bahrauniversity.scl@gmail.com
  • The registration fee
    • Rs. 3500( Without Accommodation)
    • RS 4500(With Accommodation)
  • No change in the names of the participants shall be permitted after the receipt of the Registration Form.
  • Teams should clearly mention the names of all participants in the team, including course, year/semester of study, and contact no.
  • No team would be facilitated with the certificates during the competition. The same shall be provided only in the Valedictory Ceremony. No certificates will be sent through courier.

Online Registration: All the participating institutions have to confirm participation by sending an email consisting of a scanned copy of the registration form to bahrauniversity.scl@gmail.com by 28th March 2023. However, on the next date of online registration, the Payment of Rs. 3500/- or Rs.4500/- is to be made and the last date of payment is 31st March 2023, receipt of which is to be sent to the Moot Court Society Mail.

Registration by Post: The duly filled-in hard copies of the Registration Form along with a clear print of receipt of INR 3,500/- or RS 4500/- must reach the Organizers by 5th April 2023.

Address for Post: The hard copy of the Registration Form along with the receipt shall be sent to the following address only through Speed Post/Registered Post

To
The Dean, School of Law,
Bahra University,
P.O. Waknaghat, Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173 234
PURPOSE – 3rd National Moot Court Competition, 2023

Payment

Payment of INR 3500/- or 4500/- Only shall be drawn on the favor of the Bahra Educational and Charitable Trust Payable on the
A/C Number 92201-00508-26126
IFSC CODE- UTIB0002804
A/C Name- Bahra Educational & Charitable Trust

Important Dates

  • Notification of the Competition and Release of the Moot Proposition- 15th February 2023
  • Last Date of Complete Registration- 31st March 2023
  • Last Date of Submission of Receipt and Hard Copy of Registration Form- 5th April 2023
  • Last Date for Seeking Clarifications- 31st march, 2023
  • Release of Clarifications- 2nd April 2023
  • Last Date of Submission of Soft Copy of Memorials and Travel Forms- 10th April 2023
  • Formal Registration (Reporting Day)- 14th April 2023
  • The draw of Lots and Exchange Memorials- 14th April 2023
  • Researcher’s Test- 14th April 2023
  • Preliminary Round and Quarter Finals- 15th April 2023
  • Semi-Finals and Final Round- 16th May 2023
  • Valedictory and Prize Distribution- 16th April 2023

Contact

  • PRAKRITI KASHYAP 7018303490
  • PRIYANKA THAKUR 9805165615
  • ANKITA BHARDWAJ 7018451679
  • MOHIT BANSAL 8894056477

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