Constitution Club for Public Policy & Governance is organizing a Quiz Competition CONSTINIUS 3.0

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Constitution Club for Public Policy & Governance is organising a Quiz Competition CONSTINIUS 3.0

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Laws, originally established in Lahore in 1899 was relocated to the Chandigarh campus in 1959 which makes it the oldest as well as an eminent Law Institute in North India. The Department is the alma mater of various legal luminaries which includes Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, Union Cabinet Ministers, State Chief Ministers, Cabinet Ministers, Ambassadors, Senior Bureaucrats, and Police Officers. The vigorous vision and strong commitment make it a popular choice for students. The Law department formerly known as University Law College is committed to playing an important role in the legal system of India.

The number of its alumni, who rose to the bench of the Supreme Court and in many High Courts of this country, is too large to mention. Chief Justice of India Dr A.S.Anand, the former Chief Justice of India taught in this department for a number of years. The former Chief Justice of India Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.S. Khehar has also been our proud alumnus and taught in the department as well. The Law Department is always in action to create new opportunities along with providing practical training to its students and the Department would continue to remain focused and committed to creating new opportunities for learning and innovation for its students.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

The Constitutional Club for Public Policy and Governance was established under the aegis of the Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh in the year 2022. To make its presence felt and to streamline its activities, the first meeting of the club was convened on 25th April 2022. With the objective of bringing this platform into the public discourse and inducting the students into this club, a membership drive was conducted in which a great number of students undertook the enrolment and subscribed to the annual membership of the club. The Club strives to create an opportunity and in-depth understanding of the nuances of the Constitution. It also aims to form a platform where students can know more about Constitutional law and understand the rationale behind various public policies and their impact on the governance of the nation. The Club also envisions to sensitize the students regarding various socio-legal issues in the country.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION/OPPORTUNITY

CONSTINIUS – the ultimate Constitutional Law Quiz, is a recognised Event of the Constitution Club, which aims to provide a platform for quizzers to celebrate the spirit of constitutionalism and to stay updated on significant constitutional challenges and changes. This year, the Club is organizing CONSTINIUS 3.O after the successful organisation of its two editions. This Event stands as an intellectually stimulating activity in the academic calendar. Through this Competition, we seek to test participants’ knowledge regarding the intricacies and interpretation of various provisions, rules and doctrines of the Constitutional Law.

DATE & VENUE

Date of the Competition: – 25^th November, 2023

Venue: – Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh

ELIGIBILITY

Any undergraduate/postgraduate student from any discipline shall be eligible to participate in this competition.
Participation shall be only allowed in the team.
Each team should comprise two participants. Two participants registering as a single team shall be from the same institute/college/department.
Multiple entries from the same institute/department/college shall be allowed.

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration fees for the competition shall be Rs 499/- PER TEAM.

UPI ID for Payment: – consitutionclubpu@axl

PRIZES

First Prize: – Rs 5,000 + Trophy + Certificate

Second Prize: – Rs 3,000 + Trophy + Certificate

Third Prize: – Rs 2,000 + Trophy + Certificate

Certificate of Participation shall be given to all the participants.

IMPORTANT DATES

The last date for Registration shall be 21st November 2023.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Link for Registration: – https://forms.gle/H4s8fTb6eNWG6vcR9