Participation is on a first come basis.
About the Opportunity
Nyayshastram in association with Pratap & Co., New Delhi is conducting "Nyayshastram -Pratap & Co National Matrimonial Moot Court Competition, 2021" scheduled to be held from 26th February to 28th February 2021.
About Nyayshastram
Nyayashastram is a student-run organisation under the Chairmanship of Mr Ratan K Singh, Advocate & Arbitrator, Supreme Court of India along with the aid and advice from eminent Lawyers and Academicians across the nation. The initiative is aimed to foster legal research, writing and presentation by providing a platform to encourage e-learning through various competitions and events conducted utilising the virtual platforms. Through its events, Nyayshastram has hosted various legal and non-legal luminaries including Hon’ble Mr. Justice A.K. Sikri, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, Dr. Pinky Anand, Former Additional Solicitor General of India, Ms. Deepa Verma, Director, Forensic Science Laboratory, Delhi and Dr. A.C. Rajvanshi, Sr. Faculty, LNJP National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Delhi.
About Pratap & Co.
Headquartered in New Delhi with offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, & Chandigarh, Pratap & Company is a litigating law firm representing its client across Supreme Court of India, various High courts across India, NCLAT, NCLT, NCDRC, NGT, APTEL managed by Ms. Pallavi Pratap, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India. The firm actively represents clients in dispute resolution practices spread across litigation, arbitration, and various pre-dispute advisory assignments. Intellectual property services in areas ranging from Copyrights, Trademarks, Patents, Designs as well as Geographical Indicators. The firm has represented a number of private individuals, businesses and also government bodies in civil as well as criminal litigation. Their wide range of services includes SLPs, Transfer & Writ Petitions, Matrimonial Disputes & Domestic Violence, Appeals, Recovery Suits, Cheque Dishonour cases and Narcotics Violations. The firm also has experience of working with various multinationals Advising on necessary licenses, nature of company/liaison office, valuation, preparation for navigating through the legal and regulatory environment in India.
About the Moot Court Competition
The competition simulates a court hearing in which the participants shall have to analyse a problem, research the relevant law, prepare written submissions, and present oral argument. The moot problem is set in an area of law that is currently, unsettled and is subject to recent developments. There shall be two grounds of appeal to be argued by each side. The competition will have five rounds, viz. Preliminary Round, Octa-Final Round, Quarter Final Round, Semi-Final Round and the Final Round.
The moot proposition will prima facie present a matrimonial dispute, however, the scope shall be kept broad to inculcate a multi-disciplinary understanding of the subject.
Eligibility
The competition is open for students who are enrolled in the three year or five-year course or LLM courses from any law school recognised by the Bar Council of India.
There is no limit on the number of teams participating from one institution, however, cross- University teams are not allowed.
Mode
Online via Google Meet or ZOOM
Registration
There shall be a registration fee of INR 1200 per team for taking part in the competition and is payable through transferring the amount to bank account ONLY.
Account Holder’s Name: ANIKET DUTTA
Account Number: 917301763148
IFSC Code: PYTM0123456
Alternatively, a team may also pay the registration fee via UPI transfer using the following credentials:
UPI ID: nyayshastram@ybl
[NOTE: For UPI transfers, kindly mention “Moot Registration” as a message while transferring the amount]
After the payment of registration fee, the participants are required to complete the registration by filling this form: CLICK HERE TO FILL THE REGISTRATION FORM
Important Dates
Last Date to Register: 16 February 2021
Last Date to Submit Memorial: 21 February 2021
Researcher's Test: 25 February 2021
Oral Rounds: 26-28 February 2021
Valedictory & Announcement of Results: 28 February 2021
Contact Information
Event Co-ordinators
Mr. Vijayant Goel - +91-9005955606
Ms. Lolita Delma Crasta - +91-7985568003
Event Heads
Mr. Abhishek Singh - +91-7337603842
Mr. Aniket Dutta - +91-7301763148
Any clarifications for the Competition or Registration can be sought by sending an email to events.nyayshastram@gmail.com
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